Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

The SafeWork Australia model Code of Practice and the ARC recommend that first aid skills (HLTAID011/HLTAID012/HLTAID014) are renewed every three (3) years, and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID015) are renewed every 12 months.

This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

You are required to perform CPR on the floor for at least 2 minutes using a manikin. Partnering with another student to complete the practical exercises may also be necessary.

This unit may count towards approved first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations (2011). Check with relevant WHS authorities for specific licensing and refresher training requirements.

The following tasks are in line with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, and first aid guidelines determined by the ARC and other Australian national peak clinical bodies and workplace or site procedures. Managed, in line with ARC guidelines:
> The unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise.
> The unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:
- Performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
- Following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock.
- Demonstrating a rotation of single rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions.
- Responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting.
> The unconscious, non-breathing child, including:
- Performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
> The unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:
- Performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.
> Manage child casualties, with the following:
- anaphylaxis
- asthma
- non-life-threatening bleeding
- choking - child and infant
- envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
- fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, using appropriate immobilisation techniques
- minor wound cleaning and dressing
- nosebleed
- shock
> Respond to at least one simulated first aid incident that involves providing treatment for a child or infant contextualised to the candidate’s workplace or site, where the student has no knowledge of the casualty’s condition prior to starting treatment, including:
- Identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms.
- Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- Providing appropriate first aid treatment.
- Conveying incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any required post incident action.
- Providing an accurate verbal and written report of the incident.
- Reviewing the incident.
Students must demonstrate the knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
> Guidelines and procedures including:
- ARC guidelines relevant to the provision of first aid to infants, children and adults.
- First aid guidelines from Australian national peak clinical bodies.
- Potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid.
- Infection control procedures, including use of standard precautions and resuscitation barrier devices.
- Requirements for currency of skill and knowledge.
- First aid codes of practice.
- Appropriate workplace or site procedures relevant to the provision of first aid.
- Contents of first aid kits.
> Legal, workplace and community considerations, including:
- First aid requirements for services under the Education and Care Services National Law.
- State or Territory regulations covering first aid in an Education and Care setting.
- Duty of care requirements.
- Own skills and limitations.
- Consent, including situations in which parental or caregiver consent is required.
- Privacy and confidentiality requirements.
- Awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers and children.
> Considerations when providing CPR, including:
- Upper airway and effect of positional change.
- Appropriate duration and cessation of CPR.
- Appropriate use of an AED, including specific considerations when using an AED on children.
- Safety and maintenance procedures for an AED.
- Chain of survival.
- How to access emergency services.
> Techniques for providing CPR to adults, children and infants including:
- How to recognise that a casualty is unconscious and not breathing normally.
- Rate, ratio and depth of compressions and ventilations.
- Correct hand positioning for compressions.
- Basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR.
> Signs, symptoms and management of the following in children and infants:
- Allergic reaction
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Non-life-threatening and life-threatening bleeding
- Breathing difficulties
- Burns
- Choking
- Diabetes
- Dehydration
- Drowning
- Envenomation - all current treatments
- Eye injuries
- Febrile convulsions
- Fever
- Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
- Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Hypothermia
- Hyperthermia
- Minor wounds
- Pain
- Shock
- Nose-bleed
- Poisoning
- Seizures
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
> identification and management of a sick infant or child including:
- General signs and symptoms of acute illness in children and infants
- Referral and advice services including recognition of signs or symptoms requiring immediate ambulance response
- Emergency action plans for known medical conditions including Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- Age appropriate communication and distraction techniques
- First aider response to basic physiological differences in children.
The course is delivered over 1.5 days in a blended format, combining online or via workbook and face-to-face simulated classroom-based learning, with a 5 hour in-class practical session, trainer-led scenarios and practical demonstrations.
This mixed-mode delivery requires participants to complete the online learning modules and assessments via the online learning management system (LMS) before attending the 5-hour practical session.
Your online learning and language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test must be completed and submitted electronically at least 48 hours before your practical training day. Please ensure you complete the LLN test before starting your online assessment.
Participants who have not completed the online learning and assessment beforehand will not be permitted to attend the class.
The online learning and assessment component typically takes 6–8 hours to complete, depending on your skill level.
*Note: Students must bring their smartphones, tablets, and/or laptops to complete some activities virtually. Please discuss options for support with our administration staff upon enrolment.
- Participants must hold a current HLT First Aid and/or CPR certificate issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- We require candidates to complete an LLN test prior to attending practical training. This includes digital literacy, as you will need to be proficient in basic computer use.
- First Aid is about dealing with real-life situations that may involve you and close family or friends. The training will expose you to some conditions and scenarios that could be confronting. So, we ask that you come prepared to face situations that can be challenging for some.
- First Aid scenarios and practice can be physically demanding on the back and knees, especially while performing CPR, so please advise staff if you have physical restrictions. Also, please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing on the day.
- Individuals with disabilities, including those who use a wheelchair or have other mobility requirements that may affect their participation in these activities, are encouraged to contact us before enrolling to discuss their specific needs and arrange reasonable adjustments.
- Candidates must be at least 15 years of age to attend first aid at this level. For individuals under 18, a parent or guardian must consent to your enrolment by accepting our terms and conditions and signing on your behalf.
- International students are accepted into this course.
- USI (Unique Student Identifier) is required. From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI - www.usi.gov.au.
- $109 tuition fee.
- All learning materials included, no additional costs.
- Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is not available for this course.
- As this is a short course, we do not accept deposits to secure a place on the course, we require full payment prior to commencing.
- On successful completion of the training, you will receive a digital Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (including HLTAID009 Provide CPR & HLTAID011 Provide first aid).
Total Cost: $109