First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment
The First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning and Practical Assessment Course provides the participants with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children, and adults.
The course 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.
After completing the online course you must attend a practical assessment to obtain your First Aid Certificate and Statement of Attainment (HLTAID012 Provide a first aid response in an education or child care setting). This assessment will take approximately 5 hours.
The First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning and Practical Assessment Course course offer nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in:
- HLTAID009 Provide Carido Pulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID012 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
Specific licensing requirements, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and/or relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
Introduction:
The First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning and Practical Assessment Course provides the participants with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children, and adults.
After completing the online course you must attend a practical assessment to obtain your First Aid Certificate and Statement of Attainment (HLTAID012 Provide a first aid response in an education or child care setting). This assessment will take approximately 5 hours
After completing the online course you must attend a practical assessment to obtain your First Aid Certificate and Statement of Attainment (HLTAID012 Provide a first aid response in an education or child care setting). This assessment will take approximately 5 hours
Target Audience:
Participants must read and accept the terms and conditions of Royal Life Saving NT’s Code of Practice, which includes the details for refunds, cancellations and course transfers. This is located on the website
https://rlssa.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=98600.
https://rlssa.app.axcelerate.com/showDoc.cfm?DocID=98600.
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Methods:
Assessment activity 1: Manage an unconscious breathing casualty.
Manage in line with ARC Guidelines, the unconscious breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise (Recover Position from face down and from laying on their backs)
Assessment activity 2: Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor.
Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Check for potential dangers.
- Check for response and normal breathing.
- Recognise abnormal breathing.
- Send for help.
- Open and clearing of the airway.
- Using correct hand location.
- Using correct compression rate and depth in line with ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilation.
- Follow single rescuer procedure.
- Follow the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock.
- Demonstrate a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions.
- Hand over to emergency services
- Provide an accurate verbal incident report.
- Review the incident and participate in a debrief.
Assessment activity 3: Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an infant manikin placed on a firm surface.
Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Check for potential dangers.
- Check for response and normal breathing.
- Recognise abnormal breathing.
- Send for help.
- Open and clearing of the airway.
- Using correct hand location.
- Using correct compression rate and depth in line with ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilation.
- Follow single-rescuer procedure.
Assessment activity 4: Manage an Unconscious Child casualty not breathing on the floor.
Perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a Child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Check for potential dangers.
- Check for response and normal breathing.
- Recognise abnormal breathing.
- Send for help.
- Open and clearing of the airway.
- Using correct hand location.
- Using correct compression rate and depth in line with ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilation.
- Follow single-rescuer procedure.
Assessment activity 5: Apply First aid procedure for non-life-threatening bleeding.
demonstrate effective bleeding control for a minor bleed. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for bleeding control
- Follow ARC guidelines for cleaning and dressing the minor wound
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 6: Apply First aid procedure for a nosebleed:
demonstrate effective bleeding control for a nosebleed. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of a nosebleed
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 7: Apply First aid procedure for the management of shock.
Demonstrate effective treatment of a casualty suffering from shock. Demonstrating the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of shock
- Use safe manual handling techniques
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 8: Apply First aid procedure for the management of Asthma.
Demonstrate the effective treatment of a casualty suffering an asthma attack. Demonstrating the following techniques
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of asthma
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 9: Apply First aid procedure for the management of choking and airway obstruction on both an Adult and Child casualty. Demonstrate the following techniques:
Adult partial obstruction
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of airway obstruction (partial)
- Administer effective aftercare
Child complete airway obstruction
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment of airway obstruction (complete)
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 10: Apply First aid procedure for the management of anaphylaxis
Demonstrate the effective treatment of a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis.
Demonstrate the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment for anaphylaxis
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 11: Apply First aid procedure for the management of fractures, sprains and strains and slings
Demonstrate the effective treatment for fractures, sprains, strains, and slings
A) Demonstrate the following techniques:
- Collar and Cuff Sling
- Elevation Sling
B) Demonstrate the effective treatment of a casualty with a sprained ankle
Demonstrate the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment for sprained ankle
- Administer effective aftercare
C) Demonstrate effective treatment for a casualty with a closed fracture middle forearm (radius) (arm sling)
Demonstrate the following techniques:
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for treatment for closed fracture
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 12: Apply First aid procedure for the management of envenomation
Demonstrate effective application of pressure immobilization technique.
- Use standard precautions
- Apply DRSABCD
- Gain consent from casualty
- Follow ARC Guidelines for application of pressure immobilization technique
- Administer effective aftercare
Assessment activity 13: Scenario
Respond to at least one simulated first aid incident, where no previous knowledge of the casualty’s condition will be known prior and start treatment including:
- Identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs, and symptoms
- Using Personal protective equipment
- Provide appropriate first aid treatment
- Convey incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any post incident actions
Assessment activity 14: Incident Reports
- Provide an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
- Participate in a debrief
Assessment activity 15: Theory Assessment
Completion of online learning modules. All modules must be completed to be assessed as competent in this assessment task
Program Benefits:
Content:
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | Cost | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 28 May 2024 | 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 12 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 25 June 2024 | 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 14 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 27 June 2024 | 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm | ALICE SPRINGS TOWN POOL | 14 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 30 July 2024 | 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 14 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 27 August 2024 | 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 14 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 10 September 2024 | 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 14 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 26 September 2024 | 08:30 am - 01:30 pm | ALICE SPRINGS TOWN POOL | 14 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 3 October 2024 | 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 14 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 22 October 2024 | 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 14 | $200.00 | |
| First Aid Education and Child Care Online Learning with Practical Assessment | 19 November 2024 | 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm | Royal Life Saving NT Office Parap | 14 | $200.00 |