Childcare First Aid Course Perth (HLTAID012)

Childcare First Aid Courses (HLTAID012) in Perth

The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, is a nationally recognised training course for childcare workers, educators and support staff. It teaches participants first aid knowledge, aid skills and aid techniques to manage first aid emergencies involving infants, children and adults in a work environment. Delivered by Find Training partners, these childcare first aid courses in Perth are available midweek and weekends, so we have options to fit around your schedule.

Nationally Accredited Childcare First Aid Courses

This nationally accredited course is approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and meets the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations. Participants will receive anaphylaxis management training, emergency asthma management training and hands on training with an automated external defibrillator (AED) an essential tool in managing medical emergencies in education and care settings.

What units are delivered in HLTAID012?

This first aid course is face to face, blended with online learning. This allows you to study the pre-course content at your own pace. You will build practical skills and meet the aid requirements for compliance in care settings. Upon successful completion you will receive a first aid certificate that is valid for 3 years and meets the recognised aid qualifications.

Units Delivered:

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting includes:

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation


• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support


• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Course components:

• CPR techniques aligned with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines


• First aid principles and methods for childcare first aid


• Recognition and management of asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies


• Safe use of first aid equipment including AEDs


• Legal obligations under the care services national law and care services national regulations

HLTAID012 Course Entry Requirements

To enrol students need to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) so we can record their first aid qualifications. The minimum age for this course is 14 years with parental consent for minors. Students must be physically able to perform tasks such as 2 minutes of continuous CPR and proper rescue breathing on manikins – important performance criteria. Online Study: Students will need an internet enabled device to complete the pre course reading and online learning modules before attending the practical session.

HLTAID012 Assessments

To get your first aid certification you will complete assessments including real world simulations and performance tasks that mirror actual emergency situations that could occur in childcare and education settings.

Performance Tasks and Practical Scenarios:

• CPR on adults, children and infants (including AED use and recovery position)


• Management of anaphylactic and asthmatic emergencies


• Treatment of choking, bleeding, shock, sprains, fractures, dislocations, nosebleeds and envenomation


• Completion of a first aid incident report form

Theory Assessment:

A multiple choice written assessment to confirm the knowledge required to deliver safe compliant aid in an education setting.

Childcare First Aid Course Locations in Perth

This course is designed to provide a reliable first aid response for childcare professionals. Whether you work in a remote or isolated site or a busy city centre our Perth based courses meet first aid codes, aid guidelines and ARC guidelines to ensure safety and compliance in every care setting.