Completed in conjunction with a First Aid course, unit HLTAID012 is essential for individuals working in child care centres, schools, or any child-related setting who may be required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.
You will also cover first aid treatments, terminology, common trauma, and medical emergencies, such as basic response to asthma, anaphylaxis, bites and stings, fractures, and heart conditions. You will also complete incident documentation and debriefing to improve response, recognise psychological impacts, talk with children about their emotions, and seek help as required.
Upon successful completion of assessment(s), students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for unit(s): HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support, HLTAID011 Provide first aid and HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting.
Certificates are valid for 3 years.
REQUIREMENTS
Students must collect a workbook from the College, complete it before the course, and bring it with them on the day of training, if not before.
Students must be physically able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor and on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.
