HLTAID012
First Aid Training For Sydney Child Care Centres (HLTAID012)
Group course
Accredited child care first aid training (HLTAID012) is an essential component of any education and care setting. As a teacher, early educator, caregiver, or administrator, it is your duty to safeguard children and students – the skills to accurately respond to a medical emergency can be the difference between life and death.
In a childcare or school setting, accidents and injuries are bound to happen – having trained individuals is not only a legal requirement, but also provides peace of mind to parents.
The First Aid School’s childcare first aid training course (HLTAID012) can be delivered onsite at child care centres, early learning centres, and family day care locations across Sydney.
Child Care First Aid Course Content (HLTAID012)
- CPR techniques on infants, children, and adults
- DRSABCD action plan
- Managing the unconscious breathing casualty
- Incident reporting in a childcare setting
- Using AED’s on adults and children
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Asthma and breathing difficulties
- Managing medical conditions such as epilepsy
- Managing shock, seizures, bites, stings
- Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Chest and abdominal injures
- Facial and eye injuries
- First aid procedures for bleeding, burns and fractures
- Infection control procedures
- Legal responsibilities of a first aider
- Safety and risk management
course price is
$165 per person
Face-to-Face
Duration: 6 hours face-to-face
No pre-course work
Delivered onsite by a paramedic instructor
Online Express
Duration: 2 hours face-to-face
4 hours pre-course work
Delivered onsite by a paramedic instructor
Delivery Modes
- Face-To-Face Workshop: No pre-course work is required for this delivery mode; students will gain all theory and practical knowledge face-to-face.
- Online Express: Designed for groups unable to commit to a full day course. The majority of this course is theory work online followed by a short face-to-face session.
Duration
- Face-To-Face: 6 hours face-to-face. No pre-course work required.
- Online Express: 4 hours online theory followed by 2 hours face-to-face.
Certification
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months.
Resources
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
- Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
- Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
- Perform CPR on a child
- Perform CPR on an infant
- Manage a child casualty with anaphylaxis
- Manage a child casualty with asthma
- Manage a choking child and infant casualty
- Manage a child casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
- Manage a child casualty with a nosebleed
- Manage a child casualty with a fracture and dislocation
- Manage a child casualty with a sprain and strain
- Manage a child casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
The First Aid School Difference
Onsite Training
First aid training delivered on-site, at your centre. We service child care centres, long day care, Kindy, and early learning providers across metropolitan areas of Sydney - from Parramatta, to the Eastern suburbs, Sutherland shire, and everywhere in between.
Delivered by Operational Paramedics
Child care first aid training carried out by operational paramedics with extensive real-world experience.
Simulation-based training
We use a realistic approach to training that involves special effects and props to give participants a real-world understanding of what could happen in a real emergency.
The Importance of First Aid Certification for Child Care
The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) requires all child care centres in Australia to have at least one first-aid-qualified staff member present at all times during active hours.
Child care first aid training enables educators and staff to be prepared to act in an emergency to ensure the safety of all children. The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course will cover:
- CPR techniques for infants and young children
- Management of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Addressing asthma and breathing difficulties
- Administering aid for injuries across the face, limbs, chest, head, and neck
- Procedures for cuts, burns, sprains, and fractures
- Risk management in child care settings
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is child care first aid certification valid?
First aid qualification for child care will remain valid for a period of 3 years, after which refresher training is required to renew the qualification.
Does this course include CPR?
Yes it does, HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting includes the unit HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
What should I expect from the childcare first aid course?
Our course prepares you for various first aid emergencies while caring for children. You can anticipate learning all the basic first aid techniques, as well as in-depth instruction in the following critical skills:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation — Learn the life-saving techniques of CPR for children. This topic will cover the depth and rate of chest compressions and the correct number of rescue breaths, which vary when dealing with children.
- Managing asthma emergencies — Asthma is a common condition among children. Our childcare first aid training teaches you how to manage asthma-related emergencies properly.
- Handling anaphylaxis episodes — We provide comprehensive guidance on managing severe allergic reactions, including administering epinephrine and ensuring the child’s safety until professional intervention.
How many participants can be trained at once?
Our child care first aid training sessions have a maximum of 20 participants and a minimum of 7 participants. This is to ensure that each participant has sufficient opportunities to practice the first aid techniques taught.
Do you offer any classes for individuals?
At this time we exclusively deliver private group training and as such cannot accomodate courses for individuals.
Where are the courses held?
We can come to your home or workplace and bring all required equipment, including a projector and props for the simulations.
Who should attend childcare first aid?
If you work with children, you may be required to undergo childcare first aid training. These professions include but are not limited to the following:
- Early childhood educators
- Nannies, babysitters, daycare workers and other childcare providers
- Camp counsellors, youth and community leaders
- Sports coaches and recreation instructors
Beyond compliance, having the knowledge and skills to give a child first aid in medical emergencies provides peace of mind for you, the child and their parents. First aid courses allow you to step up in any imaginable situation, where quick and confident action can make the difference between the safety and harm of a child. You can offer immediate assistance before professional medical help arrives.
How do I register my child care staff for the course?
Start by sending our team a training request — we’ll be in touch shortly to arrange a suitable date for first aid training. Once we have confirmed a date, we’ll send you an email containing a link and additional information about the course. From there, simply forward this link to all participants, who will receive instructions on how to register for the course.
Do you offer any courses with no pre-course work required?
Yes we do! Our ‘Face-to-Face’ delivery mode has no pre-course work involved.
