HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

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

This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).

Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities

Course Duration:8 hours

• 2 hours online pre-reading and assessment with up to 6 hours face-to-face learning and assessment

Pre-requisite

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Delivery Dates:

• Individuals: Unfortunately we do not run public courses for Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
• Corporate: Please contact the office on (08) 9207 2900 to discuss your training needs

Assessment:

• Written assessments and practical scenario-based assessments

Mode of Delivery:

• Blended – Online pre-reading and assessment coupled with face-to-face training and assessment.

Entry Requirements:

• Not specified by the Training Package, however, Learners attending the course will be required to demonstrate their physical ability to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin place on the floor to meet performance criteria assessment.
• If you are unsure whether your limitation will affect your ability to complete the course, do not hesitate to contact Time Critical on (08) 9207 2900.

Refund Policy:

• 90% refund if cancelled more than 15 days prior to booked date
• 50% refund if cancelled 14 -3 days prior to booked date
• No refund if cancelled 3-0 days prior to booked date

Performance Evidence for HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit 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, first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies and workplace or site procedures:

• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise
• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:
  • performing 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
  • following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
  • demonstrating a rotation of single rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
  • responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing child, including:
  • performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
• managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:
  • performing 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
• managed child casualties, with the following:
  • anaphylaxis
  • asthma
  • non-life-threatening bleeding
  • choking – child and infant
  • envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
  • fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, using appropriate immobilisation techniques
  • minor wound cleaning and dressing
  • nosebleed
  • shock
• responded to at least one simulated first aid incident that involves providing treatment for a child or infant contextualised to the candidate’s workplace or site, where the candidate has no knowledge of the casualty’s condition prior to starting treatment, including:
  • identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms
  • using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
  • providing appropriate first aid treatment
  • conveying incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any required post incident action
  • providing an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
  • reviewing the incident.