First Aid for Early Childhood Educators

Overview

Gain the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to infants, children and adults. This course is for educators and support staff working in an education and care setting who may be required to provide first aid in an emergency including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. This course is approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis emergency management training under the Education and Care Service Regulations (2011). This course is also available as ‘refresher’ training for people already holding a current First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificate (please see 'Requirements' tab for additional information).

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

Please register your interest via the online 'Enquire Now' form to be notified when the next course intake is available.

Duration

1 Day Class or 2 Evening Classes (6 Hours)

Schedule

Day class (New and Refresher)

• Date to be advised, 9am-4pm (1 session)

Evening class (New and Refresher)

• Dates to be advised, 6pm-9pm (2 evening sessions)

Requirements

• As part of the First Aid course you ARE required to complete online pre-learning activities at least 24 hours prior to your class date. These activities are completed off-campus via Wodonga TAFE Online, and you should allow 8 to 10 hours in total to complete the required readings and assessments. Evidence of completion MUST be provided on the first day of on-campus training. You will need to provide a current email address when enrolling to receive your Wodonga TAFE Online login instructions. Note: If you are completing a refresher course you are ALSO required to complete the pre-learning activities.
• Note: It is a requirement of this course that your practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on adult and child resuscitation manikins on the floor, and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.

Skills developed

This course covers:
- Legal issues in first aid
- Basic life support techniques
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Automated external defibrillation (AED)
- Post-incident debriefing, counselling and assessment
- Childhood medical, trauma and environmental emergencies
- Management of childhood asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies
- Special requirements for providing first aid to infants and children in care

Compulsory Units

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

Licences/Tickets

Provide First Aid and CPR in an Education and Care Setting Competency Card.

Certification

In successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Statement of Attainment and Competency Card, valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issue. It is recommended by the ARC that first aid skills be renewed every 3 years and CPR be undertaken every 12 months.

Fees

Fee For Service $240.00 (Tuition $240.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.