Childcare First Aid Express

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HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting

Valid for 3 years from date of issue

We will send you a reminder notice for renewal too, so you stay on roster.

Provider of Training and Assessment

What do I have to do before class?

eLearning - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions.

eLearning will require internet access.

eLearning consists of learning materials and multiple choice questions

It takes most students between 2-3 hours, depending on your internet connection and prior knowlege.

You can do this on your phone, but you will need to use the landscape view.

It is easier to do it on a bigger device where possible.

You can log in, and out on any device

How long is this class?

Face-to-face practical assessment takes 5 hours.

What do I have to do in class?

Perform the recovery position
Perform CPR on an adult on the floor (incl. the use of an AED,)
Perform CPR on an infant
Use a training EpiPen for anaphylaxis
Practise asthma puffers with a spacer
Clean and dress minor wounds
Treat major and minor bleeding and nosebleeds
Manage choking with back blows
Apply bandages for sprains, fractures & snake bites
Use slings, splints, and immobilisation techniques
Recognise and respond to shock

What will I learn?

Respiratory arrest strikes without warning.

Seconds matter.

Without fast action, survival chances drop fast.

But with the right training, You become the difference.

In this nationally accredited CPR course, you won’t just learn what to do — you’ll walk away with a clear, step-by-step action plan you can follow when it matters most.

You’ll learn how to:

Recognise and assess a cardiac emergency fast
Call for help with the right information
Deliver effective CPR that meets Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
Use an AED (automated external defibrillator)
Handle real-life complications like vomiting or regurgitation
Rotate safely with other first aiders to maintain compressions

We also cover what happens after the emergency:

How to hand over to emergency services with clarity and confidence
How to reflect on the incident and spot signs of psychological stress (in yourself and others)
What to do to improve your own response time and skills after an incident.

During your Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) training, you'll get hands-on and practical. You won’t just hear about emergencies — you’ll practise how to respond safely and effectively.

✅ Respond to Anaphylaxis

Recognise signs of allergic reactions in children
Practise using an EpiPen® trainer
Follow childcare-specific emergency plans

✅ Respond to Asthma

Use a puffer and spacer safely
Support a child during an asthma episode
Understand asthma management plans in care settings

✅ Control Bleeding

Treat common cuts, grazes and scrapes in kids
Apply gloves, dressings and bandages
Recognise when a bleed needs extra help

✅ Manage Choking

Practise back blows and chest thrusts for babies and young children
Know what to do if a child becomes unresponsive

✅ Treat Bites & Stings

Use pressure immobilisation for snake or spider bites
Safely manage bee stings or marine stings
Stay calm and care for a child while waiting for help

✅ Handle Sprains, Fractures & Dislocations

Use child-appropriate slings and bandaging techniques
Help a child stay still and supported until help arrives

✅ Clean Minor Wounds

Clean and dress scrapes using saline and sterile tools
Practise safe hygiene to prevent infection

✅ Manage Nosebleeds

Position a child correctly and apply pressure
Know when medical follow-up is needed

✅ Respond to Shock

Recognise early signs of shock in children
Keep the child warm, calm and lying safely
Provide reassurance until help arrives

This isn’t just theory.

It’s practical, confidence-building training that prepares you to act — not freeze — in a moment of crisis.

Entry Requirements

Students 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.

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. You will be guided through this in your enrollement.