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HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

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At Anzen Safety & Training, we deliver trusted, hands-on first aid courses from our training centres in Nelson Bay and Tomago, supporting educators and childcare professionals across Port Stephens, Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley. Our practical, people-focused approach helps you gain the confidence and skills to respond effectively to first aid emergencies in any education or care environment.

The HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course meets Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and national first aid standards. It’s ideal for teachers, childcare workers and support staff who are required to respond to medical incidents in line with legal and workplace obligations.

Delivered in small, interactive sessions by experienced trainers with real-world backgrounds, the course teaches you how to identify and manage illness or injury, perform CPR and defibrillation, and administer treatment for anaphylaxis, asthma, bleeding, fractures, sprains, and shock. You’ll also learn to manage emergencies involving infants and children, communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, and complete accurate incident documentation.

Training also explores post-incident debriefing, recognising psychological impacts, and supporting children through emotional recovery, ensuring you’re prepared to act with care, confidence and professionalism.

Book your HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting at our Nelson Bay or Tomago training centres today and gain the confidence to save a life.

  • The following units will be included in your certificate:

    • HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

    • HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    • HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

    • HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

  • This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

  • Refresher min. duration - 420 minutes

    Blended min. duration - 420 minutes

    Face-to-face min. duration - 540 minutes

    Online with face-to-face min. duration - 60 minutes

  • 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.

  • Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

  • 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 (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

  • Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

    • Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)

    • Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario

    • Perform CPR on a child

    • Perform CPR on an infant

    • Manage a child casualty with anaphylaxis

    • Manage a child casualty with asthma

    • Manage a choking child and infant casualty

    • Manage a child casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning

    • Manage a child casualty with a nosebleed

    • Manage a child casualty with a fracture and dislocation

    • Manage a child casualty with a sprain and strain

    • Manage a child casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)

    Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions. 

  • Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.

    • Learning - I can follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.

    • Reading - I can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.

    • Writing - I can write short notes or fill out a simple form.

    • Oral Communication - I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.

    • Numeracy - I can count and use simple numbers.