Provide First Aid and CPR in an education and care setting
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Course Description
This course applies to educators and support staff working in education or children’s services who are required to respond in the event of a first aid emergency. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.
Course Highlights
- Nationally Recognised Training
- No pre-requisites
- Flexible, interactive online pre-work
Application & Relevance
This course applies to educators and support staff working in education or children’s services who are required to respond in the event of a first aid emergency. It also accords with training recommended by Work Health and Safety Authorities to meet WHS legislative requirements for First Aid in the workplace.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisite units. Participants will need the ability to meet the physical demands of providing first aid. Participants will also need oral communication skills to make an accurate verbal report to emergency services and writing skills to complete incident reports and other first aid management documentation. Prior to the start of face-to-face training, there may be a short knowledge quiz to check language, literacy and numeracy skills, as required.
Assessment Methods
Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills and written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Note that the provision of CPR must be demonstrated on the floor.
Course Content
This course covers skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults in line with guidelines determined by Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Units of Competency
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Course Duration and Location
5
Course Fees
Please refer to fees on website.
Responsibility for Training
LivCor is responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further information on all student rights and obligations including complaints and appeals
Certification
A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued to all successful participants including the following units of competency: HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Learner Support
This course requires Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills to interpret work instructions, complete online theory and record work outcomes. If you believe you do not possess the requisite LLN requirements for this course please refer to the Learner Support Services Policy or discuss your needs with our friendly team.
National Recognition
On successfully completing the training and assessment you will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the relevant units of competency. These units of competence are nationally recognised and provide individuals with a valuable outcome that is recognised throughout Australia.
Workshop Attendance
There is a compulsory face-to-face workshop component of this course. Students must attend a face-to-face assessment to be assessed in practical aspects of the course curriculum.
Work Placement
There is no requirement for work placement in this course
