Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Course Overview
Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) meets ACECQA's approved first aid qualification requirement for education and care services. The National Regulations require at least one educator with an approved first aid qualification to be present at all times at each service.
This course covers first aid for babies and children, including febrile seizures, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, asthma, and common childhood injuries and illnesses. It is also a core unit of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30125).
What You Will Learn
- Respond to first aid emergencies in an education and care environment
- Perform CPR on infants, toddlers and children
- Manage anaphylaxis and allergic reactions in young children
- Recognise and respond to febrile seizures
- Manage common childhood injuries including bites, stings, fractures and burns
- Implement infection control in a childcare environment
- Document incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements
Units of Competency
2 units
| Code | Unit Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | Core |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | Core |
Before You Enrol
Suitability and LLN review before you enrol
We check the course suits your goals and that you meet the entry requirements, and we review your language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills before you enrol, not after.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
You need a USI to receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment or qualification. It is free to create at usi.gov.au.
Course outline, assessment and amount of training
Before you enrol we give you the course outline, which sets out the units you will study, how you will be assessed, the timetable and the amount of training involved.
Credit transfer and RPL
You can apply for credit for units you have already completed, or for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for skills you already have.
Support
Tell us about any learning, language, disability or other support needs. We will explain the support available for this course before you enrol.
Fees, refunds and your rights
We confirm the total fee, payment terms and any additional costs in writing before you enrol. Read our Fees and Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy and Student Handbook.
