This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults.

The unit applies to educators and support staff working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.

• Demonstrate DRSABCD Action Plan
• Understanding of first aid principles
• Resuscitation techniques and perform CPR
• Perform AED operations
• Assess and identify emergency care casualty requirements
• Injury treatment of fractures, burns, bleeding, poisons, bites and stings
• Monitoring casualty's vital signs
• Managing shock, suspension trauma, seizures, diabetes, asthma, respiratory difficulties and heat and cold stress
• Allergic reactions
• Communications to emergency services
• Social and legal issues, including cultural awareness, confidentiality and duty of care
• Managing first aid equipment and supplies
• Incident documentation

Learners must have previously completed HLTAID004. Evidence must be supplied prior to attending the course.

Enclosed footwear, suitable attire, a pen/pencil.

Duration - One (1) Day

Time - 8.30am to 4.30pm

First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is open to the public and can be delivered on your site or ours. Learners will receive training in both theory and practical activities. Morning/afternoon tea and lunch is provided when delivered at TTA. Please advise office of any dietary requirements