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HLTAID012
First Aid in an Education and Child Care Setting Port Macquarie

The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course in Port Macquarie and the surround regions of the Mid North Coast 

Is specifically designed for educators, childcare workers, and support staff who need to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children.

 

This nationally recognised training covers both theoretical knowledge and real-world scenarios tailored to early childhood and educational environments:

  • CPR 

  • anaphylaxis and asthma management 

  • choking response 

  • seizures 

  • fractures 

  • burns

  • other medical emergencies that may occur in early childhood and school settings.

  • assess a situation

  • provide immediate and appropriate care

  • communicate effectively with emergency services.

 

This course meets the requirements set by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and is essential for those working in childcare, schools, or any environment where they are responsible for young children. â€‹Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, valid for 3 years. 

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SALT Training Academy’s HLTAID012 First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications to give you the essential skills, hands-on personalised training and confidence to to help protect young lives.

$140pp

Child Care First Aid Course Port Macquarie
Child Care First Aid Course Port Macquarie

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Child Care First Aid Course Port Macquarie

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

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

  • HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

  • HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

Course Delivery

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

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

  • Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

  • Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

  • Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 9 Hours 

  • Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour

Entry Requirements

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.

Assessment Requirements 

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

Certificate Renewal Requirements

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

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 for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

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. 

Why Choose SALT for Your Education & Childcare First Aid?

  • Tailored to Childhood Emergencies: This course focuses directly on the realities of managing medical emergencies involving infants and children. Our scenarios are built specifically for the risks faced in family daycares, preschools, and school grounds.

  • ACECQA Approved Safety Training: Fully satisfies the national requirements mandated by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for anaphylaxis, asthma, and first aid qualifications.

  • Stress-Free Practical Assessments: Designed with educators and busy working parents in mind. Complete your theory online via the Training Desk app beforehand so your face-to-face training day is interactive, supportive, and highly practical.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does HLTAID012 cover both Asthma and Anaphylaxis management? 

A: Yes. This comprehensive unit explicitly covers the identification, emergency treatment, and auto-injector (EpiPen) administration for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) as well as acute asthma emergencies in line with national childcare frameworks.

Q: Who is required to hold a valid HLTAID012 certificate? 

A: This qualification is mandatory for childcare workers, early childhood educators, preschool teachers, primary school staff, family daycare operators, and outside school hours care (OSHC) supervisors across NSW.

Q: How long does this qualification remain valid for childcare workers? 

A: The overarching HLTAID012 certificate is valid for three (3) years. However, please note that the embedded CPR component (HLTAID009) must still be refreshed every 12 months to maintain active compliance under ACECQA guidelines.

Training Locations:

Where Can I Complete First Aid?

We proudly train educators, teachers, and parents across the entire Mid North Coast network, offering accessible venues with plenty of local parking.

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