The BEST Childcare first aid courses on the Gold coast

4 Hr EXPRESS Education and Childcare First Aid Training Course

$130.00 per PERSON

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This course is a blended learning option which combines pre-course online learning and assessment with a short face-to-face session of 4 hrs. Students must complete the online assessment prior attending the face to face session, approximately general online learning 3-4 hrs.

FUN and Interactive First Aid training for the Childcare and education industry that covers Anaphylaxis and Asthma. Daily sessions at Varsity and Coomera on the Gold Coast, or we can come to you. Same day* A4 electronic Statement of Attainment (PDF) in the units HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, HLTAID009 Provide CPR and HLTAID011 Provide first aid.

This First Aid qualification is approved for the Child Education Sector including, ACECQA and meets the requirements for First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

4 Hr EXPRESS Education and Childcare First Aid Training Course

EXPRESS Childcare First Aid Course $130

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Education and Childcare First Aid Training Course

$130.00 per person

Course Dates

Certificate in the units HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, HLTAID009 Provide CPR and HLTAID011 Provide first aid. This course is a face-to-face session of 8 hrs, we recommend that Students cover pre reading of the ABC First Aid guide prior attending the face to face session.

FUN and Interactive First Aid training for the Childcare and education industry that covers Anaphylaxis and Asthma. Daily sessions at Varsity and Coomera on the Gold Coast, or we can come to you. Offering a qualification in the units HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, HLTAID009 Provide CPR and HLTAID011 Provide first aid.

This First Aid qualification is approved for the Child Education Sector including, ACECQA and meets the requirements for First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

First Aid Training Course

Childcare First Aid Course $130

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Daily Education and Childcare First Aid On the Gold Coast

We have daily Education and Childcare First Aid training courses for individuals or groups on the Gold Coast at Varsity Lakes or Coomera Training Centre.

Or we can come to your workplace, call us for a group-rate on 07 5520 5068.

Our training facilities on the Gold Coast offer:

  • Free parking.
  • Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
  • Same day* A4 electronic Statement of Attainment issued.
  • Local Gold Coast trainers.
  • Kitchen and bathroom facilities.
  • Tea and Coffee
  • Local shops for lunch and COFFEE

Fun and interactive sessions that are aimed to educate in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Pre-reading of the ABC First Aid Guide is required if you are completing this course for the first time.

Course Summary

Education & Childcare First Aid

As a worker that cares for children or babies, you are now required to have additional training for your industry.

Our Education and Childcare First Aid Course give you all the correct Australian qualifications and incorporates the units:

  • HLTAID012* Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
  • HLTAID011* Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID009* Provide CPR

*formerly HLTAID004
*formerly HLTAID003
*formerly HLTAID001

Epipen

2020 UPDATE – Adult Epi Pens (300mg) can now be used in an emergency on a child above 7.5kg if there is nothing else available. More information is given about the updates in this course.

Course Description

Course Objective:

The Education and Childcare First Aid Course is for teachers, educators and support staff working within an education and care setting including childcare and schools who are required to respond to a First Aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.

Course Content:

The Education and Childcare First Aid Course content has been determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council and community services and health industry skills council.

The aim of the course is to provide an emergency First Aid response in a child education and care setting, this new course has the all the latest information on how to manage a child for a medical emergency.

Legal issues:

  • Duty of care
  • Workplace and community considerations
  • Cultural awareness
  • Importance of debriefing recording

working knowledge of:

  • DRSABCD Basic Life Support Procedure
  • Two (2) minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an Adult, Child and Baby
  • Need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation, including the psychological impact on children
  • Procedures for dealing with major and minor injury and illness
  • Priorities of management in First Aid when dealing with life threatening conditions
  • First aid requirements for services under the Education and Care Services National Law
  • Basic occupational health and safety requirements in the provision of First Aid
  • Infection control principles and procedures
  • Chain of survival
  • Understanding of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and use on adult, child and infant
  • Basic anatomy and physiology relating to CPR and differences between infants, children and adults
  • Symptoms and triggers of Anaphylaxis & Asthma
  • Pain management
  • Vomiting and Diarrhoea management

Practical Evidence:

  • Interpreting workplace policies and procedures
  • DRSABCD Basic Life Support Procedure
  • Two minutes (2) of CPR on Adult, Child and Baby
  • Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques
  • Assess airway, breathing and responsiveness of casualty
  • Check for response and normal breathing
  • Act in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
  • Following single rescuer procedure and rotation of operators
  • Followed prompts of a Defibrillator
  • Conducted a secondary survey
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Asthma
  • Severe bleeding
  • Burns
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Choking and airway obstruction
  • Convulsions, including febrile convulsions
  • Envenomation (using pressure immobilisation)
  • Epilepsy and seizures
  • Fractures, sprains and strains
  • Head injuries
  • Nose bleeding
  • Poisoning
  • Shock
  • Followed workplace procedures for reporting details of the incident
  • Respond to simulated First Aid scenarios

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course includes the units HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 Provide CPR. This is the current workplace First Aid qualification. Our courses are FUN, energetic and delivered in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Participants must be 14 years or older. Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian which can be accessed by clicking here. There are no qualification pre-requisites for this course however, it is recommended that participants have sufficient literacy, language and numeracy skills to successfully complete the course. Examples of these are: basic writing skills, ability to understand English and verbal communication, ability to count to 30, calculate basic ratios, use a timer and tell the time.

If you require any information about these requirements, please contact us on 07 5520 5068 or email our admin team by clicking here.

Course Physical RequirementS

There is a physical component to our Education and Childcare First Aid course. Participants will be required to participate in role play activities, practical assessments and be able to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a manikin placed on the floor.

If you feel there could be some difficulties with mobility or performing basic tasks please contact us prior to training to discuss any concerns on 07 5520 5068 or email our admin team by clicking here.

EXPRESS CHILDCARE FIRST AID COURSE

This course is a blended learning option which combines pre-course online learning and assessment with a short face-to-face session of 4 hrs. The online learning is self paced and consists of reading materials, watching videos and completing assessment questions. Generally, participants complete the online learning and assessment in around 3 hours. As this is a web based program you will need a desktop or mobile device with internet connection, and headphones or speakers.

Students must complete the online learning and assessment and gain a 100% passing rate at least 24 hours before the start time of the face to face session.

Express First Aid participants MUST complete the face-to-face training within 8 weeks of completing the pre-course online assessment.

Express Course duration

Face to Face training of 4 Hours and approximately 3-4 Hours of online assessment. Time frames of online learning can vary based on your knowledge and experience.

Express Education and Care Course Refresher

It is recommended that this Express Course is only for students that are refreshing their certificate.

CHILDCARE FIRST AID COURSE

There are no qualification pre-requisites for this course however, it is recommended that participants have sufficient literacy, language and numeracy skills to successfully complete the course. Examples of these are: basic writing skills, ability to understand English and verbal communication, ability to count to 30, calculate basic ratios, use a timer and tell the time.

If a participant feels they need individual support in any of these areas please contact our Administration Manager on 07 5520 5068 or by clicking here.

Course duration

8 hours face to face

COURSE FEEs

Standard Course Fee

$130.00 per person

Course fees include all training materials and A4 electronic Statement of Attainment.

Student/Concession Course Fee

$120.00 per person

You must be able to present a valid student card/concession card or seniors card on the day. Inability to present a valid ID on the day will result in the balance of the standard fee being payable.

STUDENT RESOURCES

Free Student Resources: First Aid Accident & Emergency provides a range of helpful student resources available to all participants which is accessible by clicking here. We highly recommend if a participant has no previous First Aid experience that they complete pre-reading of the ABC of First Aid guide prior to attending the face-to-face training.

TRAINING ASSESSMENT

First Aid Accident & Emergency offers a hands on approach to training with progressive assessments throughout the course. Assessments undertaken include: written/oral assessments, practical and role play demonstrations, and completion of an incident report form. If a student is deemed not yet competent, additional training and support is available at no further cost.

AWARD AND CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the required assessments, the participant will receive an A4 electronic Statement of Attainment emailed to their nominated email address for the nationally recognised units:

  • HLTAID012* Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
  • HLTAID011* Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID009* Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

The electronic A4 Statement of Attainment (PDF) will be emailed following the training.

*formerly HLTAID004
*formerly HLTAID003
*formerly HLTAID001

Certification Renewal

Provide an emergency First Aid response in an education and care setting is renewed every 3 years. Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is renewed every 12 months as per Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

Free Resource Downloads

Charts, posters, guides and other great tools for emergency preparedness.

Automatic External Defibrillator Sign

AED (Automated External Defibrillator) wall sign to indicate location of AED in your home or workplace.

Choking Child/Adult First Aid Poster

DRSABCD procedure for life support.

DRSABCD Life Support Wall Chart

DRSABCD procedure for life support.

Snake Bite First Aid Poster

A visual and textual poster outlining step-by-step the correct First Aid procedure for a snake bite.

Bites and Stings First Aid Chart

First Aid guide for bites and stings.

Choking Infant First Aid Poster

A poster step-by-step guide to First Aid for a choking infant.

Scalds and Burns First Aid Poster

First Aid guide for bites and stings.

Stroke First Aid Poster

A step-by-step guide to correct Stroke First Aid procedure.

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CHILDCARE FIRST AID COURSE LOCATIONS

VARSITY LAKES TRAINING CENTRE

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First Aid Training Centre Address:
337 Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes Qld 4227

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COOMERA TRAINING CENTRE

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