HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Students completing this course will gain the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies.

This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school-age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

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About ABC First Aid

Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, the program offers flexible delivery options including full-day classroom sessions, streamlined "express" face-to-face courses, and convenient Zoom practicals to accommodate busy schedules. Students gain hands-on expertise in essential lifesaving skills—such as CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis management, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use—supported by high-quality e-books and comprehensive online learning tools. With a focus on accessibility and student success, ABC First Aid ensures you walk away with the confidence and competence to handle real-world emergencies.