HLTAID012 Provide An Emergency First Aid Response In An Education & Care Setting
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.
Course Duration
Approximately 3-4 hours online study with 60 minutes practical in class.
Course Price
$145.00 (incl GST)
Modes Of Delivery
Face-to-face, blended, online enhanced learning.
Online enhanced learning with Face to Face or Digital Assessments*
Online enhanced learning with Face to Face or Digital Assessments*
Location
Assessment Centres: Lara, Niddrie & Springvale – Group Bookings option is onsite.
Course Information
Booking Calendar
What Is The On-line Study Component?
The online pre-work component consists of a series of questions to be answered by each student to demonstrate their understanding of First Aid. Course material is provided to assist with completing these questions.
This component must be completed and submitted at least 2 business days before the student is scheduled to attend the class. The content of the online component will be discussed in further detail by the Trainer during the class.
Details on how to access the online pre-work component will be provided to each student once the enrolment process has been finalised.
Nationally Recognised Unit Included
HLTAID012 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:
Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
Responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
Managed the unconscious breathing casualty
Followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
Followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, and involving infants and children of varying ages including:
Conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
Demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
Post-incident debrief and evaluation
Provided an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
Conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk
Applied first aid procedures for the following:
Allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
Bleeding control
Choking and airway obstruction
Envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
Fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation principles techniques
Head injuries
Poisoning
Respiratory distress, including asthma
Seizures & convulsions, including febrile convulsions and epilepsy
Shock
Located and interpreted workplace policies and procedures
Course Requirements
All Students completing this course must have moderate English.
You need to demonstrate a 2 minute continuous period of performing CPR on an adult manikin which must be placed on the floor. So you need to be able to get on your knees to perform CPR on the adult manikin. There are no other medical requirements.
Students don’t need to bring any materials or equipment with them to the course.
*For Digital Assessment an assessment kit will need to be delivered to your home - extra cost for Kit delivery will be added to course cost
All Students must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to enrolling in and attending their course.
Course Assessment
The duration for the HLTAID012 Provide An Emergency First Aid Response In An Education & Care Setting course is approximately 3-4 hours online study with 60 minutes practical in class.
Award Issued
HLTAID012 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is not offered for this course.
Support Services, Terms, Conditions, Policies & Rights
For Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including complaints, please refer to the Student Handbook.
Cancellation Policy can be found here.
Cancellation Policy can be found here.
Suitable for both people in workplaces and members of the public.
Group & Onsite Bookings Available
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