HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting - Brisbane
Childcare First Aid
Course Overview
First Aid Brisbane provides high-quality, nationally accredited First Aid training programs across Brisbane and throughout Queensland. Childcare First Aid is an ACECQA ( Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority) an approved course designed specifically for the childcare and education sector. Childcare First Aid goes beyond the benchmark HLTAID003 Provide first aid course and gives specific examples of how to provide an emergency first aid response in an education and childcare setting.
HLTAID004 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting has been validated and approved by ACECQA as sufficient training in First Aid, asthma and anaphylaxis, and gives in-depth training in asthma and anaphylaxis management.
See Here: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/Qualifications.aspx
The course covers four key modules as detailed below:
- HLTAID001 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID002 – Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID003 – Provide first aid
- HLTAID004 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
Successful completion of the course will result in nationally recognised and accredited certification in CPR, basic emergency life support, and first aid in addition to childcare first aid.
Course Name
HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
Course Code Included
HLTAID004
Course Cost
$139 (may vary)
Course Duration
6.5 Hours
Is the course accredited?
Yes
Does the course meet workplace requirements?
Yes
Previously Known as
HLTAID004
Available Discounts
Group Booking Discounts Available
$139.00/Per Person
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Childcare First Aid Course Delivery
6.5 Hour Face-to-Face Training & Assessment
Childcare First Aid is taught face to face for seven hours in the classroom and includes required knowledge and practical training.
All learners will be assessed through a combination of the following assessment methods:
- Practical Demonstrations: Simulated scenarios/Roleplaying
- Project (Incident Report)
- Knowledge Assessment
No Online Workbook or E-learning Required
For ease and convenience, First Aid Brisbane try to minimise the stress of any online learning. So, whilst we do have mandatory pre-course reading requirements, it is self-paced and self-directed. Prior to attending the course, you need to complete a quiz and bring it to the session on the day to prove completion. The actual number of study hours required for each learner to complete the pre-reading and quiz varies depending on the learner’s existing knowledge, skills and experience.
Course Fees
$139 (May vary due to daily deals)
- $139 (May vary from state to state)
Course times
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Our First Aid CPR Child Care Courses run frequently in many locations, 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (May vary from state to state).
Course Requirements
Participants must be 14 years of age
- Participants must be 14 years of age (those who are under 18 must present an enrolment form from a parent or guardian to accept responsibility)
- Prepare verbal incident reports or provide information to enable preparation of an incident report (e.g. first aid report)
- Communicate effectively and assertively in an incident (e.g. give a casualty handover)
- Use literacy and numeracy skills as require reading, interpret and apply guidelines and protocols (e.g. read and follow ARC guidelines)
- Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compression and breaths) on an adult manikin placed on the floor
- Perform at least 2 minutes of interrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compression) on an infant manikin placed on the firm surface
- Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compression and breaths) on a child manikin placed on the floor
USI Requirements
USI’s are free, quick and easy to generate
- A USI is a unique student identifier number provided by the government, it is unique to you and once issued it stays with you for life. A USI is now required for any student wishing to undertake a nationally recognised training course. USI’s are free, quick and easy to generate and you can register for yours at https://www.usi.gov.au/your-usi/create-usi.
Childcare First Aid Course Brisbane
First Aid Certificate
On the Day after Successful Completion of the Training Course:
First Aid Brisbane, pride themselves on offering high-quality training and excellent customer service. To that end, we go to great lengths to ensure that all candidates who successfully complete the HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting, HLTAID003 Provide first aid, HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support and HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation). (T&C) are issued with their fully nationally accredited certificate on the same day or within 24 hours of completing their training.
In order to issue the certification, you must supply the USI number. Failure to provide a USI number within the allotted time may result in a delay in issuing your completion certificate. (T&C)
Certificates are issued electronically and will be sent to the email address you use when registering for the course. Paper copies of the certificate are available for an additional fee of $12.00 which includes postage.
Childcare first aid locations across Brisbane
For your convenience, First Aid Brisbane offer the Childcare First Aid course at the following locations in Brisbane and Queensland:
- Brisbane CBD – Level 4 & 8/117 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
- Indooroopilly – 284 Witton Rd, Indooroopilly, QLD 4068
- Logan – Unit 8 / 84 – Wembley Road, Logan Central, QLD 4114
- Mt Gravatt – Mount Gravatt Hotel, 1315 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122
- Salisbury – 668 Toohey Rd, Salisbury, QLD 4107
- Springfield – Springfield Tavern, Corner of Springfield Parkway & Commercial Drive, Springfield, QLD 4300
- Capalaba – Lions Club Of Capalaba 55-57 Degen Road Capalaba, QLD 4157
- Ipswich – Ipswich Show Society Office, Ipswich Showgrounds 81 Warwick Rd, Ipswich, QLD 4035
- Chermside – Chermside Bowls Club, 468 Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032
- Caboolture – Caboolture Lakes Entrance, Suite 4- Training Room, 8-22 King Street Caboolture, QLD 4510
- Southport – 36 Scarborough St, Southport, QLD 4215
- Palm Beach – Palm Beach Hotel, Cnr 1118 Gold Coast Hwy & 5th Ave, Palm Beach, QLD 4221
- Mooloolaba – Mooloolaba Bowls Club, Brisbane Rd & Kapala St, Mooloolaba, QLD 4557
- Maroochydore – The Sands Tavern, Plaza Parade, Maroochydore, QLD 4558
- Townsville – Cluden Park, Racecourse Rd, Cluden, QLD 4811
- Cairns – Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, 209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD, 4870
- Tweed Heads – Twin Towns Services Club, 2 Wharf St, Tweed Heads, NSW 2485
- Upper Coomera – The Well, 58 Highland Wy, Upper Coomera, QLD 420
- Calamvale – Calamvale Hotel, 678 Compton Rd, Calamvale, QLD 4116
- Nerang – Hinterland Hotel, 53 Station St, Nerang QLD 4211
Performance Evidence
The participant will show the ability to complete tasks outlined in the criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage tasks and contingencies in the context of the job role.
Practice and assessment will be completed in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- managed the unconscious breathing casualty
- followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
- followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, and involving infants and children of varying ages including:
- conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
- demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
- post-incident debrief and evaluation
- provided an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
- conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk
- Applied first aid procedures for the following:
- allergic reaction
- anaphylaxis
- bleeding control
- choking and airway obstruction
- envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
- fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation principles techniques
- head injuries
- poisoning
- respiratory distress, including asthma
- seizures & convulsions, including febrile convulsions and epilepsy
- shock
- Located and interpreted workplace policies and procedures
Knowledge Evidence
The participant must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role.
This includes knowledge of:
- State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:
- ARC Guidelines for provision of CPR and first aid to infants, children and adults
- guidelines from Australian national peak clinical bodies
- safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
- first aid requirements for services under the Education and Care Services National Law
- infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
- requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
- legal, workplace and community considerations, including:
- awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation, including the psychological impact on children
- duty of care requirements
- respectful behaviour towards a casualty
- own skills and limitations
- consent, including situations in which parental/caregiver consent is required
- privacy and confidentiality requirements
- importance of debriefing
- considerations when providing first aid including:
- airway obstruction due to body position
- appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
- appropriate use of an AED, including placement of pads for adults and children aged older than 8 years
- specific considerations when using an AED on children aged between 1 and 8 years, including identification of AED with paediatric capability, paediatric voltage and use of paediatric pads
- chain of survival
- standard precautions
- how to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
- principles and procedures for application of first aid management of the following scenarios:
- abdominal injuries
- allergic reaction
- anaphylaxis, including signs, symptoms and triggers and using different types of adrenaline auto injectors
- asthma, including signs, symptoms and triggers and using different types of bronchodilators
- basic care of a wound
- bleeding control
- burns
- cardiac conditions, including chest pain
- choking and airway obstruction
- crush injuries
- diabetes
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- dislocations
- drowning
- envenomation
- environmental impact, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke
- eye and ear injuries
- febrile convulsions
- fractures
- head, neck and spinal injuries
- minor skin injuries
- needle stick injuries
- poisoning and toxic substances
- respiratory distress
- seizures, including epilepsy
- shock
- soft tissue injuries, including sprains and strains
- stroke
- unconsciousness
- basic anatomy and physiology relating to:
- how to recognise a person is not breathing normally
- chest
- infant respiratory systems and implications for provision of CPR
- basic anatomical differences between adults and children, and the implications for provision of first aid
- normal clinical values for children
- response/consciousness
- upper airway and effect of positional change