HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response and life support to infants, children and adults, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
IN AN EMERGENCY, EVERY MINUTE COUNTS. DON'T PANIC. BE PREPARED.
Target Audience:
The unit applies to educators and support staff working within an education and/or care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.
Course Contents:
  • DRSABCD Action Plan
  • Managing the Unconscious Casualty
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Medical emergencies
  • Trauma emergencies
  • Shock
  • Poisons, Bites and Stings
  • Emergency Management of Asthma and Anaphylaxis
Course Duration
This course can be completed: a) Blended - online learning for the theory component, with a classroom session for the practical elements; or b) 1-2 days completely in the classroom
Course Competencies Awarded:
Certificate of AttainmentHLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care SettingHLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Please note CPR is included in this unit and does not need to be booked separately. Aptas delivers training on behalf of Skills Network Australia Pty Ltd, RTO No. 41410
Recommended Recertification:
Under the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, it is recommended that those trained in CPR (HLTAID009) renew their skills every 12 months, in order for the units of competencies in this course to remain current. It is recommended recertification be undertaken every 3 years for HLTAID012.
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On the Day:
Wear/Bring: Comfortable clothes and closed in shoes - there is a practical element to this course.