First Aid Courses
HLTAID012
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Read full course overviewCourse codeHLTAID012
Face-to-Face4 hours
E-LearningNot required
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Official course overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities
COURSE CONTENT
What the course covers
- Respond to an emergency situation.
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures.
- Communicate details of the incident.
- Review the incident.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Nationally registered units
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Audience and pathways
- People entering or progressing in first aid courses.
- Workers completing role-specific, licensing or workplace training requirements.
- Organisations seeking practical, nationally recognised training for their teams.
ASSESSMENT
How competency is demonstrated
Assessment may include written or online knowledge questions, observation of practical tasks, workplace-style scenarios, verbal questioning and supporting documentation. Exact assessment activities depend on the nationally recognised unit or qualification.
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Entry and participation requirements
- Participants must be able to complete the practical assessment requirements for the unit.
- CPR assessment requires work on a manikin positioned on the floor.
- Photo identification and any requested pre-course learning must be completed.
Course availability, delivery duration and licensing requirements can change. NSTA Tasmania will confirm the current training plan, prerequisites and applicable regulatory requirements before enrolment.