First Aid in Education & Care Setting
Specialized Training for Teachers & Childcare Workers • Infant CPR • Asthma & Anaphylaxis Management
HLTAID012 First Aid in Education & Care Setting
The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course is specifically designed for educators, childcare workers, teachers, and support staff who work with children and infants. This comprehensive training extends beyond standard first aid to include specialized pediatric emergency response, legal requirements for educational settings, and management of common childhood medical conditions.
Education-Specific Training Focus
This course addresses the unique challenges and responsibilities faced by education professionals when caring for children in their facilities.
Specialized techniques for babies under 12 months
Age-appropriate first aid for toddlers and children
Playground, classroom, and activity-specific scenarios
Duty of care and documentation requirements
Age-Specific First Aid Techniques
Infants (0-12 months)
- • Two-finger chest compressions
- • Gentle rescue breathing
- • Back blows for choking
- • Temperature regulation
Toddlers (1-3 years)
- • Modified CPR techniques
- • Fall and injury management
- • Communication strategies
- • Comfort and reassurance
Children (4+ years)
- • Standard CPR adaptation
- • Sports injury response
- • Emotional support techniques
- • Self-help skill development
Comprehensive Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of HLTAID012, participants will demonstrate competency in providing first aid response specifically tailored to education and care environments, with emphasis on child safety and legal compliance.
Core Competencies Include:
- Pediatric CPR: Age-appropriate resuscitation techniques for infants, toddlers, and children
- Asthma Management: Recognition, response, and medication administration protocols
- Anaphylaxis Response: Severe allergic reaction identification and EpiPen administration
- Common Childhood Injuries: Falls, cuts, burns, and playground-related incidents
- Medical Emergency Recognition: Seizures, diabetic events, and respiratory distress
- Infection Control: Prevention and management in group care settings
- Documentation Requirements: Incident reporting and communication with parents/guardians
- Legal Responsibilities: Duty of care, consent, and emergency contact procedures
🏛️ Regulatory Compliance & Industry Requirements
National Quality Standards
Meets requirements for Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety under the National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care.
State Education Departments
Complies with state and territory education department requirements for first aid qualified staff in schools and education facilities.
ACECQA Guidelines
Approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority for childcare and early learning center compliance.
Workplace Health & Safety
Satisfies SafeWork Australia requirements for first aid provision in educational and care workplaces.
Assessment & Practical Components
The HLTAID012 course includes comprehensive practical assessment designed specifically for education and care settings. Participants demonstrate competency through realistic scenarios that reflect actual workplace situations.
Assessment Elements:
- Infant and child CPR demonstration with age-appropriate techniques
- Asthma and anaphylaxis emergency response scenarios
- Playground injury assessment and first aid application
- EpiPen and asthma inhaler administration procedures
- Communication with emergency services and parents
- Incident documentation and reporting protocols
- Infection control and hygiene practices
- Knowledge assessment covering legal responsibilities
Specialized Equipment & Techniques
Training includes hands-on experience with specialized pediatric equipment and age-specific modification of standard first aid techniques to ensure effective care for different developmental stages.
Equipment Training:
- Pediatric AED pads and energy settings
- EpiPen Jr. and adult EpiPen administration
- Spacer devices for asthma medication delivery
- Child-appropriate bandaging and immobilization
- Temperature monitoring equipment
- Emergency communication systems
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Why Choose Specialized Education Training?
Working with children requires specialized knowledge, techniques, and legal understanding that standard first aid doesn't cover
Pediatric Expertise
Age-specific techniques for infants and children that differ significantly from adult first aid procedures and require specialized training.
Legal Compliance
Meet regulatory requirements for education and care settings, including duty of care obligations and documentation standards.
Common Conditions
Specialized training in asthma, anaphylaxis, and other medical conditions commonly encountered in educational environments.
Family Communication
Learn effective communication strategies with parents, guardians, and emergency services during crisis situations.
Prevention Focus
Understand risk identification and injury prevention strategies specific to education and care environments.
Professional Development
Enhance your qualifications and career prospects in education with nationally recognised specialist certification.
Education Professional Testimonials
"Exceptional training tailored specifically for our childcare center. The infant CPR techniques and asthma management protocols have given our entire team confidence in emergency situations."
"As a primary school teacher, this course was invaluable. The playground injury scenarios and communication strategies with parents were particularly helpful and realistic."
"The legal compliance component was excellent. Understanding our duty of care responsibilities and proper documentation procedures gives me peace of mind in my role."
"Professional instructors with real education experience. The EpiPen training was thorough, and I feel prepared to handle anaphylaxis emergencies confidently."
"Highly recommend for any education professional. The age-specific techniques and specialized scenarios make this so much more relevant than standard first aid."
"Great course structure combining theory with hands-on practice. The infant choking and CPR techniques were clearly explained and well-demonstrated."
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