On successful completion of this course, you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
As per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, St John recommends that first aid skills are renewed every three years, and resuscitation skills (HLTAID009/HLTAID0015) are renewed every 12 months.
Who is this course for?
This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of people working in the childcare and early childhood learning industry. It is tailored towards anyone working with children.
Course Outline
This course covers the following:
CPR techniques on infants, children, and adults
DRSABCD action plan
Managing the unconscious breathing casualty
Incident reporting in a childcare setting
Using AED’s on adults and children
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Asthma and breathing difficulties
Managing medical conditions such as epilepsy
Managing shock, seizures, bites, stings
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Chest and abdominal injures
Facial and eye injuries
First aid procedures for bleeding, burns and fractures
Infection control procedures
Legal responsibilities of a first aider
Safety and risk management
Duration
1 day plus pre-work.
Pre-Requisites
Pre-work is required.
If online mandatory pre-work is not completed prior to the course date, students will not be permitted to enter the class and will not receive certification.
Assessment Methods
We use a range of different methods to assess you, including written assessments and practical activities.
You must be able to perform CPR on the floor for 2 minutes on a manikin. You may need to pair up with another student to complete the practical exercises.
See, hear, & engage with realistic emergency scenarios
Improve skill development & learning retention
Participant Testimonial
"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."
Vivienne
Student
"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."
Vivienne
Student
"I was very impressed with the whole process from applying for the course, the venue and our trainer. I am so happy I've done this course as it's a good idea to have this knowledge not just at work, but in everyday life. You never know when these skills are required."
