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This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to effectively respond to and manage first aid situations, including asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies.
SAME DAY ACCREDITATION
At Accelerate First Aid we guarantee SAME DAY accreditation!
ONLINE ACCELERATED TRAINING
Our Accelerate online learning platform allows you to complete all the theory online in the comfort of your own home or workplace.
FAST PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT (1.5 HRS)
Once the theory assessment has been 100% completed, our team will run you through a quick practical assessment.
TRAIN AT YOUR WORKPLACE OR OUR VENUES
Our team at Accelerate First Aid can either come to your workplace, or alternatively you can book in for your practical assessment at one of our training venues.
You will get Statements of Attainment for:
✅HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
✅HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
In this course you will learn about:
✅Legal Issues
✅Chain of Survival
✅Awareness of an AED (Defibrillator)
✅DRSABCD of resuscitation
✅Demonstrations and practice on manikins (infant, child and adult)
✅Asthma and Anaphylaxis
✅Hygiene
✅Choking methods
✅Practical and theoretical assessment
✅First aid hygiene
✅Trauma management
✅Medical Emergencies
✅Bites and stings
✅Manual Handling
✅ + More
Our courses offered are in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and the Health Training Package. HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, is approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
✅CRECHE STAFF
✅CHILDCARE WORKERS
✅OUTSIDE HOURS SCHOOL CARE
✅PARENTS
✅DISABILITY SUPPORT STAFF
✅AGED CARE PROVIDERS
✅BABYSITTERS
✅SOCIAL WORKERS
✅CRECHE STAFF
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The HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. However, the CPR component must be renewed every 12 months as per industry requirements and Safe Work Australia guidelines. Both refresher courses can be completed through Accelerate First Aid, ensuring your childcare qualifications remain current.
Our Childcare First Aid course combines approximately 4-6 hours of online theory with a rapid 1.5 hour face-to-face practical session. The online component can be completed at your own pace before attending the practical assessment. This comprehensive format ensures you're fully prepared for childcare-specific emergencies while maintaining efficiency.
Many childcare centres and educational institutions reimburse this training as it's a mandatory requirement for employment. The course is often tax-deductible for childcare professionals. We recommend checking with your employer about their reimbursement policies and consulting your tax professional about deduction eligibility.
HLTAID012 is specifically designed for early childhood education and care settings. It includes additional components like managing asthma and anaphylaxis in children, responding to infant emergencies, and addressing childhood-specific incidents. The course meets all regulatory requirements for childcare workers under the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
Participants must be at least 14 years old and have internet access for the online theory component. Physical requirements include performing CPR on both adult and infant manikins on the floor, demonstrating correct lifting techniques, and completing practical scenarios relevant to childcare settings. Basic English language, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential. Contact us before booking if you have specific concerns.
The HLTAID012 course covers: infant and child CPR, managing breathing emergencies including asthma, handling severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), responding to childhood injuries and illnesses, wound care, seizure management, head injuries, choking response, and emergency procedures specific to childcare settings. You'll also learn about legal requirements and documentation in childcare environments.
Yes, HLTAID012 meets the first aid training requirements for childcare workers under the Education and Care Services National Regulations. This qualification is specifically designed for early childhood education and care settings and is accepted by all childcare centres across Australia.
Upon successful completion, you'll receive a nationally recognized Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting. This includes certification for CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis management, meeting all regulatory requirements for childcare employment.
Yes, our course includes specialized training materials and equipment including infant manikins, EpiPen trainers, and asthma devices. All scenarios and practical exercises are tailored to real-world situations commonly encountered in childcare settings, making the training directly relevant to your work environment.
Even if you hold a current HLTAID011 First Aid certificate, you'll need the HLTAID012 qualification to work in childcare settings. This course includes additional components specific to childcare environments that aren't covered in standard first aid training.
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our programs, send us a message.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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