HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Course Overview
This specialised course is designed for those working in education and care settings and would also suit parents, careers or anyone regularly engaging with children. It includes all aspects of Provide First Aid and CPR with an additional focus on providing emergency first aid to infants and children. This course covers common childhood illnesses and injuries, asthma and anaphylaxis action plans, using the DRSABCD protocol for adults, children and infants and meets ACECQA’s regulatory First Aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: Australian standards recommend refreshing First Aid skills every 3 years, with the CPR component updated every 12 months.
Course Details
Course Code
Duration Up to 10 hours online self-paced pre-course work + 1 day face-to-face practical assessment workshop
- - Accredited Courses
- $140.00
Next Intake Dates
- 2025 Intakes COMING SOON!
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. Lead Institute requires all students to have an LLN level of year 9 (ACSF Level 2), + basic computer skills (for the online learning and knowledge assessment portion of the program), have the physical capacity to perform practical demonstrations, including 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a manikin on the floor.
A valid Unique Student Identifier is required at the time of enrollment.
Study Load
This course is delivered within a blended delivery consisting of:
Online – Up to 10 hours of self-paced study, including formative assessments through the student portal, consisting of interactive and engaging learning materials, and multiple-choice questions.
Face to face – 1 day practical demonstration in a classroom simulated environment.
Target Group
Anyone looking to certify or update their First Aid & CPR skills and knowledge.
eLearning Resources
Students will complete the online modules and multiple-choice questions at their own pace via Lead Institute’s online learning management system, aXcelerate. The time taken will vary depending on the student’s knowledge, skills, and experience.
What to Bring to Your Practical Workshop
- Wear comfortable footwear and suitable clothing.
- Water bottle.
Units of Competency
Upon successful completion of all pre-course work and workshop attendance you will be awarded a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Units of Competency
Upon successful completion of all pre-course work and workshop attendance you will be awarded a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Enrolment Requirements
Students must be minimum 18 years of age. Prior to enrolment:- You are required to complete 2 to 4 hours of pre-course theory. It is a requirement that this be completed prior to attending the half-day workshop.
- Students must have the physical ability to provide resuscitation by kneeling on the floor and performing two (2) minutes of uninterrupted CPR.