Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

• performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compression and ventilation) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
• Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
• performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compression and ventilation) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
• responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
• managed the unconscious breathing casualty
• followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compression’s
• followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, and involving infants and children of varying ages including:

• conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
• demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
• post-incident debrief and evaluation
• provided an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
• conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk

Applied first aid procedures for the following:

• allergic reaction
• anaphylaxis
• bleeding control
• choking and airway obstruction
• envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
• fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation principles techniques
• head injuries
• poisoning
• respiratory distress, including asthma
• seizures & convulsions, including febrile convulsions and epilepsy
• shock

Located and interpreted workplace policies and procedures

The face to face training is 8 hours and covers both theory and practical aspects of the HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting course. Students are required to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the course commencement or will be refused entry. There is a short break at 11am and lunch is at 1pm. Lunch is not provided at the course.

There is a short multiple choice quiz at the end of the training, covering the practical Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care information learnt that day. Students will also be assessed on practical skills as a requirement to pass the course.

The HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting certificate is valid for three (3) years from the completion date. The Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills are refreshed annually.

This course includes First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training for students as required for compliance under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulation (2011).

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