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Course Set - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (HLTAID012), Asthma (22556VIC) & Anaphylaxis (22578VIC)


This course set is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills 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 where persons may be required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
22556VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 9 Hours 30 Mins
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour 30 Mins

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 12 months
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid 36 months
22556VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace 36 months
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support 36 months
HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting 36 months
22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis 36 months

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 allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Practical demonstrations:

  • Provide adult CPR (incl. the use of an AED)
  • Perform CPR on a child
  • Provide infant CPR
  • Manage a choking child and infant casualty
  • Manage a child casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
  • Manage a child casualty with a nosebleed
  • Manage a child casualty with a fracture and dislocation
  • Manage a child casualty with a sprain and strain
  • Manage a child casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
  • Administer asthma medication (with a spacer)
  • Administer asthma medication (without a spacer)
  • Administer an adrenaline autoinjector for anaphylaxis
  • Provide first aid for an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis

Documentation:

  • Complete a First aid/Incident report form
  • Complete a Risk Assessment
  • Complete an Individual Management Plan, which includes a Communication Plan

 Theory assessment:

  • A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909