HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

This course contains HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

This course provides practical training for workers within an education and care setting to respond to first aid emergencies in line with legal and workplace requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

It teaches how to identify illness or injury, access emergency services, safely provide first aid treatment using action plans, equipment and resources, for CPR, defibrillation, administering an autoinjector for anaphylaxis, administering asthma medication, immobilisation for envenomation, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, for bleeding and shock and other conditions.

You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, managing an infant or child with an acute illness, or who requires an immediate ambulance response and conveying incident details to parents, caregivers and emergency services.

The course covers completing incident documentation and debriefing for improvement of response, recognising psychological impacts, talking with children about their emotions and seeking help as required.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 9 Hours

Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
Perform CPR on a child
Perform CPR on an infant
Manage a child casualty with anaphylaxis
Manage a child casualty with asthma
Manage a choking child and infant casualty
Manage a child casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
Manage a child casualty with a nosebleed
Manage a child casualty with a fracture and dislocation
Manage a child casualty with a sprain and strain
Manage a child casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HLTAID011 and HLTAID012?

HLTAID012 has been designed for those working in the care and education industries. The course contains all of the competencies obtained in the HLTAID011 and has additional content specifically relating to children. This includes more comprehensive elements on anaphylaxis and asthma risk management, assessment in child CPR in addition to Adult and Infant, as well as additional knowledge elements such as febrile convulsions, vomiting and diarrhoea, dehydration and identification of a sick infant or child.

Successful participants will obtain a certificate that lists the following units of competency:

HLTAID009
HLTAID010
HLTAID011
HLTAID012

Does HLTAID012 expire?

With all adult education there is no expiry of knowledge however the skills and knowledge may no longer be recognised as current within the industry. For the HLTAID012 industry regulations require that to maintain currency in the knowledge and skills and be recognised as a first aider the course must be updated every 3 years. Additionally the CPR component (HLTAID009) must be updated every 12 months.

What does HLTAID012 include?

HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting includes skills and knowledge specific to delivering first aid to infants, children, and adults within educational and childcare environments. It covers performing CPR on adults, children, and infants, managing a range of injuries and medical emergencies common in these settings, such as asthma, anaphylaxis, and epilepsy, and complying with relevant regulations and procedures. This unit emphasises the unique needs and considerations when providing first aid in schools, childcare centres, and other education and care settings.

I work in Childcare, do I need to complete HLTAID012?

The requirements to be a first aider in a childcare setting dictate that workers must have training in first aid, anaphylaxis management training and asthma management training. Undertaking the HLTAID012 will meet all of these requirements in a single course. The course is approved by ACECQA as meeting the requirement for first aid, asthma management and anaphylaxis management.

Alternatively, the worker may choose to undertake seperate first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis courses however they must ensure all remain current.

As a School Teacher, is HLTAID012 the best first aid course for me?

The answer to this will depend on which state you are working in. Different states have different requirements for first aid in schools. For example in Victoria, the HLTAID012 as a unit is not recognised as meeting the requirements for first aid however as you will also be issued a HLTAID011 unit this will be sufficient. You will then also need additional training for anaphylaxis and asthma. In NSW you may require additional training in anaphylaxis.

It is important to check with your individual states education authority on which training is best for you or speak to your training provider for guidance.

Is HLTAID012 recognised as a first aid qualification in workplaces outside the care and education industry?

According to the work safe authorities HLTAID012 is not recognised as a first aid qualification in other industries however when obtaining a certificate through find training (Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909) you will also be issued with the HLTAID011 unit which is the recognised first aid qualification for standard workplace first aiders.

Can HLTAID012 be fully completed online?

There are a number of practical skills required to be performed using specialised training equipment in order to be deemed competent. It is for this reason that in most cases the students will need to attend a training location for at least part of the training (depending on the selected delivery mode). In some exceptional circumstances where the full range of training equipment is available and it can be demonstrated that it is not possible to attend a training location (for example working in a remote location) the an application can be made by your Training Provider to assess the skills via teleconferencing. This application will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Do I need to enrol in HLTAID009 if I am already enrolled in HLTAID012

No, the contents for HLTAID009 is fully incorporated into the unit HLTAID012 therefore you will be issued with both units when you enrol and successfully complete the HLTAID012 course. Your certificates will state the industry recommended renewal date for both the HLTAID009 (12 months after the completion date) and HLTAID012 (3 years after the completion date). You will also be issued with the unit HLTAID011 which has a 3 year industry recommended renewal date.

Is there a minimum age for undertaking HLTAID012?

Although we do not set a minimum age for undertaking First Aid training, all participants must be physically able to perform the skills and have sufficient maturity for the content delivered. Generally speaking we would not recommend this course for those under 12 years of age.

For younger students there are a great range of non-accredited courses available that can be customised for the age of the student cohort.

When undertaking HLTAID012 using the delivery mode online with face to face assessment, how long do I need to allow for the online work?

You should allow 4.5 to 6.5 hours to complete the online pre-course work element of the training. This will involved viewing video content and completing assessment tools. It is important that this is fully completed prior to the training and your instructor may not allow you to complete your practical assessment if the pre-course work is not completed prior to the practical session.

When being assessed for CPR as part of HLTAID012 do you need to provide rescue breaths?

Yes. The requirements for rescue breaths for part of the requirements of the unit of competency and also are still recommended in the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines which are the basis for the content delivered in this course.

How long is the face to face element of HLTAID012?

We have a number of delivery modes available for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, each mode has a different face to face duration.

Below is a summary of the delivery modes and face to face commitment:

Online with Face to Face - 2 hours

The full title for this delivery mode is online training with face to face assessment. Courses using this delivery mode have all of the knowledge content and assessments completed online before you attend a short face to face assessment session where you trainer will briefly recap the learning and assess you in the practical skills component of the course. This mode offers the shortest face to face delivery option.

Face to Face - 9 hours

As the name suggests the face to face delivery mode involves all course content being delivered during class time. Using this delivery mode there is no requirement to complete pre-course work and all of the knowledge, along with the theory assessment and skills assessments are delivered in the face to face session with your Trainer. This mode has the longest face to face delivery component.

Blended Delivery - 7 hours

With blended delivery the student is required to complete a small amount of online learning prior to the face to face component of the training. This online learning provides the learner with background information and consequently reduces the face to face duration of the training. Although some questions will be asked in the pre-course work, all of the formal theory assessment and skills assessments occur in the face to face component of the course. Within this course your Trainer will still cover all of the theory elements of the training however will move through at a faster rate when compared with the face to face delivery mode. This offers a reduced duration when compared with face to face delivery mode.

Refresher - 7 hours

With refresher training the face to face component of the training is the same as it is for blended delivery. The only difference is due to the student possessing a current or recently expired certificate in the same course (less than 3 months after the renewal date) they do not need to complete the online pre-course work component.

Blended/Refresher - 7 hours

When enrolling in this course the system will identify if you possess the relevant certificate to qualify for refresher training. You will also be given an opportunity to upload certificates issued by another RTO when confirming enrolment details. The system will then automatically select either blended or refresher mode for you. As the face to face component is the same this will only change the requirement to complete pre-course work.

When undertaking HLTAID012, do I need to get down on the ground for CPR?

Yes, in order to be deemed competent in HLTAID012, in addition to other assessment elements, you will be required to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an Adult and Child manikin placed on the floor. Due to this being a requirement of the unit of competency no exemptions can be granted, even with a medical certificate.