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First Aid in Education and Care (HLTAID012)

First Aid in Education and Care (HLTAID012) describes the skills and knowledge required to provide 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. This course incorporates Provide first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma management. Refresher training is recommended every 3 years, anaphylaxis and asthma every 12 months

Key Learning Outcomes

• Introduction to First Aid in education and children’s services
• Resuscitation and airway emergencies
• Airway and breathing management
• Responding to choking, drowning, CPR, and defibrillation
• Trauma management, including infection control, bleeding, shock, head and spinal injuries, burns, fractures, and crush injuries
• Medical emergencies, including anaphylaxis, asthma, heart conditions, stroke, diabetes, and seizures
• Managing venomous bites, stings, and poisons

Career and Vocational Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, participants may consider roles such as:

• Child Care Worker
• Primary and Secondary School Teacher Assistant
• First Aider

This course is suitable for individuals working in:

• Child Care
• Education and Care
• Before and After School Care

Course Entry Requirements for First Aid in Education and Care (HLTAID012)

To enroll, participants must:

• Wear enclosed footwear and suitable attire
• Bring a pen for note-taking

Course Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 1 day (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Location: Courses are open to the public and can be conducted on-site or at our Academy.
• Learners will engage in both theory and practical activities.
• Amenities: Morning tea, afternoon tea, coffee, and lunch are provided when the course is delivered at Thurgoona Training Academy (TTA).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Pathways

RPL is not available for this course. This unit forms part of the HLT Health Training Package. For more information, visit cshisc.com.au.

Learner Support

We offer support services for learners needing assistance with language, literacy, or numeracy. If you have special dietary requirements or need additional support, please notify us prior to the course. Our Student Handbook, available on our website, outlines training guidelines. Students have the right to appeal or lodge a complaint regarding their assessment. For further details, please refer to our Appeals & Complaints Procedure, available via our administration office.

For more information, visit thurgoonatraining.com.au.