EDUCATION FIRST AID COURSE SUNSHINE COAST
HLTAID012 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN AN EDUCATION AND CARE SETTING
Childcare, School & Education First Aid Training in Woombye & Nambour
If you work in childcare, early learning, education, outside school hours care, or family day care, this nationally recognised course provides the skills and confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving infants, children and adults.
Conveniently delivered in Woombye on the Sunshine Coast, this course meets workplace requirements for educators and care providers while providing practical, hands-on training in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and current industry standards.
Participants learn how to recognise and respond to a range of emergency situations, provide first aid treatment, administer life-saving medications, perform CPR, and support children experiencing illness or injury until professional medical assistance arrives.
This course is suitable for:
• Childcare Educators
• Early Childhood Teachers
• Teacher Aides
• School Staff
• Family Day Care Providers
• OSHC Staff
• Nannies and Carers
• Foster Carers
• Parents and Guardians
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Throughout this practical course, participants will develop the skills and knowledge required to manage a wide range of emergencies within an education and care setting.
Topics include:
• Assessing emergency situations and ensuring scene safety
• Accessing emergency services and communicating effectively
• Following First Aid action plans and workplace procedures
• Performing CPR on adults, children and infants
• Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Managing asthma emergencies
• Administering adrenaline autoinjectors for anaphylaxis
• Managing choking incidents
• Treating bleeding and shock
• Managing fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
• Responding to snake bites and other envenomation incidents
• Treating minor wounds and nosebleeds
• Understanding the Chain of Survival
• Recognising psychological impacts following emergencies
• Communicating with children experiencing distress or trauma
• Reporting incidents and completing workplace documentation
Participants will also learn basic anatomy and physiology and understand the differences between emergency care requirements for adults, children and infants.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Successful participants will receive nationally recognised certification in:
HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certificates are issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909).
TRAINING LOCATION
Woombye Training Facility
Conveniently located for participants from:
• Nambour
• Palmwoods
• Maroochydore
• Buderim
• Caloundra
• Coolum
• Noosa
• Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Workplace Group Training
Education First Aid training can also be delivered onsite for childcare centres, schools, kindergartens and education providers throughout the Sunshine Coast.
COURSE DELIVERY
This course is delivered using a blended learning format consisting of:
• Self-paced online learning
• Face-to-face practical assessment session
Participants complete the online learning before attending the practical training and assessment session.
COURSE DURATION
Online Learning + Face-to-Face Assessment
• Self-paced online study completed before attendance
• Minimum 180-minute face-to-face practical assessment session
Completion times may vary depending on individual experience and learning needs.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Participants must:
• Be physically capable of performing practical first aid tasks
• Perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor
• Demonstrate rescue breathing techniques on manikins
• Have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with internet access
• Complete any required online learning before attending
No previous first aid experience is required.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Participants are required to successfully complete both practical and theory assessments.
Practical Assessment Activities
Participants will demonstrate their ability to:
• Perform CPR on an adult casualty
• Use an AED safely and effectively
• Place a casualty into the recovery position
• Perform CPR on a child
• Perform CPR on an infant
• Manage an anaphylaxis emergency
• Manage an asthma emergency
• Assist a choking casualty
• Treat bleeding and shock
• Manage nosebleeds
• Manage fractures and dislocations
• Treat sprains and strains
• Respond to snake and funnel-web spider bites
• Complete a First Aid incident report form
Theory Assessment
Participants complete a written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions covering emergency response procedures and first aid knowledge online.
CERTIFICATE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
HLTAID012 Education First Aid
Industry recommendation is renewal every 3 years.
CPR Component
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation should be renewed every 12 months in line with Australian Resuscitation Council recommendations.
GROUP BOOKINGS FOR CHILDCARE CENTRES & SCHOOLS
Need First Aid training for your childcare centre, kindergarten, school or education facility?
VDB Training provides flexible onsite group training throughout the Sunshine Coast, helping education providers meet compliance requirements while minimising staff downtime.
Contact our team for a customised group training quote.
WHY CHOOSE VDB TRAINING?
• Local Sunshine Coast training provider
• Nationally recognised certification
• Experienced trainers
• Small class sizes
• Practical, hands-on learning
• Convenient Woombye location
• Workplace training available
• Trusted by schools and childcare providers across the Sunshine Coast
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this course suitable for childcare educators?
Yes. HLTAID012 is specifically designed for people working in education and care settings including childcare, family day care, kindergarten and schools.
Does this course include CPR?
Yes. The course includes HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
How often does Education First Aid need to be renewed?
Industry recommendations are every 3 years, with CPR renewed annually.
Can training be delivered at our childcare centre or school?
Yes. VDB Training offers onsite group bookings throughout the Sunshine Coast.
Do I need previous First Aid experience?
No. This course is suitable for both new participants and those renewing existing qualifications.
What certificate will I receive?
Successful participants receive HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting along with the included First Aid and CPR units.
