HLTAID012 -
Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting - $135pp
The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course, delivered by SALT Training Academy in Port Macquarie and the surround regions of the Mid North Coast of NSW, is specifically designed for educators, childcare workers, and support staff who need to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children.
This nationally recognised training covers both theoretical knowledge and real-world scenarios tailored to early childhood and educational environments:
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CPR
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anaphylaxis and asthma management
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choking response
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seizures
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fractures
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burns
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other medical emergencies that may occur in early childhood and school settings.
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assess a situation
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provide immediate and appropriate care
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communicate effectively with emergency services.
This course meets the requirements set by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and is essential for those working in childcare, schools, or any environment where they are responsible for young children. ​Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, valid for 3 years.
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SALT Training Academy’s HLTAID012 First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications to give you the essential skills, hands-on personalised training and confidence to to help protect young lives.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
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HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
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HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
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HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
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Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours
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Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours
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Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 9 Hours
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Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour
Entry Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing 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.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
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Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
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Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
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Perform CPR on a child
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Perform CPR on an infant
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Manage a child casualty with anaphylaxis
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Manage a child casualty with asthma
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Manage a choking child and infant casualty
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Manage a child casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
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Manage a child casualty with a nosebleed
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Manage a child casualty with a fracture and dislocation
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Manage a child casualty with a sprain and strain
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Manage a child casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.