HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education & care setting
Course description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults. The unit applies to educators and support staff working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies. \
Course outcome
At the successful completion of this course you will be issued with a statement of attainment valid for 3 years.
This unit contributes to the approved first aid, anaphylaxis and asthma training in registered Childrens Services Providers.
The certificate contains the units:
- HLTAID001 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (note: this certificate is valid for 12 months)
- HLTAID002 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid
- HLTAID004 – Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
Course entry requirements
Nil, except for physical requirements detailed below
Physical requirements for this course
A requirement for this unit of competency is that you are physically capable of performing uninterrupted CPR for at least 2 minutes on an adult CPR manikin placed on the floor. There can be no exceptions to these Australian Government requirements that are clearly written into the Training Package. Therefore, if you are unable to satisfy the physical requirements of the course you cannot be deemed competent or issued with a statement of attainment, even if the qualification is a necessary part of your employment conditions.
Course duration/Delivery method
Initial students
Mixed mode
- complete 2 hours of unsupervised online pre-course study, and
- 6 hours of face to face training and assessment
or
Face to face
- complete 8 hours of face to face training and assessment
Refresher
- complete unsupervised online revision training (optional), and
- 6 hours of face to face training and assessment
Location of Training
Training can be conducted at your site or a local venue.
Assessment procedure
You will be assessed during the course to show your instructor that you have an appropriate understanding of the procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation. This will consist of a theory assessment and some practical demonstrations.
Course cost
$155 per person
Discount rates for groups of 13 or more
Payment Terms
Fees for the training for individuals are payable before or on the day of training. Payment can by made by cash, credit card via e-Way or direct deposit to Debra’s First Aid Training.
Group booking payment terms are based on the agreement between the client and Debra’s First Aid Training.
Refund and Fee Protection Policy
Please refer to the student handbook.
Topics covered
- Assess an emergency situation
- Maintain the airway, breathing and circulation of an unconscious casualty (including CPR)
- Administer first aid for minor wounds & apply infection control procedures
- Manage a casualty with external bleeding
- Manage a casualty suffering from shock
- Administer first aid for burns & electric shock
- Administer first aid for eye & soft tissue injuries
- Administer first aid for eye & soft tissue injuries
- Manage a casualty suffering near drowning/drowning
- Manage a casualty suffering head, chest and abdominal injuries
- Manage a casualty suffering extremes of temperature
Learner’s Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including complaints
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 https://www.allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook.aspx for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.