Education and Child Care First Aid

Course Outline

This course is aimed towards educators and support staff working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to first aid emergencies, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies, involving infants, children and adults.

The training provided is in line with compliance requirements of Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)

Course Subjects

• Assess an emergency situation

• DRSABCD action plan and recovery position

• Causes and management of the unconscious patient

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Adult, child and infant

• Asthma & Anaphylaxis

• Manage external bleeding, minor wounds and shock

• Burns

• Head, eye, chest and abdominal injuries

• Manage various medical conditions

• Venomous bites and stings

• Spinal injuries, fractures and soft tissue injuries

Course Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisites required to undertake this training

Units of Competency

On successful completion of the course, students will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following units:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

ACECQA states that this training must be refreshed at least every three years.

Course Assessment

Course assessment consists of 4 practical scenario assessments and a multiple choice theoretical assessment. You will be assessed throughout the course to show your trainer that you have an appropriate understanding of the procedures necessary to manage a life-threatening situation.

Eagle Training Services uses scenarios to demonstrate how to assess a situation and how to assess the casualty to determine if their condition is life threatening. In these mock situations you are required to use the knowledge you have learnt and administer immediate first aid to help the casualty survive.

Note:

• Physical activity is required to meet assessment criteria and gain competency. Students who have a pre-existing condition prior to the commencement of training must contact Eagle Training Services to discuss their needs.