VitalMed First Aid

Childcare First Aid Course

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting — the nationally recognised first aid qualification for educators and carers, delivered by registered paramedics and emergency responders. $109.00.

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First aid for education and care settings

HLTAID012 covers everything in a standard first aid certificate, extended for the realities of working with children: responding to an unresponsive child or infant, CPR and defibrillation, and managing the conditions education and care settings encounter — asthma, anaphylaxis, allergic reactions, choking, febrile convulsions, bleeding, fractures and burns. The course also addresses the incident documentation and notification responsibilities that apply in regulated services.

Certification is nationally recognised, delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Who this course is for

EDUCATORS

Early childhood educators

Educators in long day care, preschool and kindergarten services where an ACECQA-approved first aid qualification is required.

OOSH & FDC

OOSH and family day care

Before and after school care staff and family day care educators meeting National Quality Framework requirements.

CARERS

Nannies, au pairs and carers

Anyone caring for children professionally or at home who wants child-and-infant-specific first aid capability.

Unsure whether your role requires HLTAID012 or the standard HLTAID011 Provide First Aid? Check with your service or regulator, or ask us and we'll help you work out the appropriate course.

How it runs

Delivered by emergency responders

Sessions are led by registered paramedics and frontline responders who manage paediatric emergencies in practice. Groups stay small, the practical session is hands-on with infant and child manikins, and sessions run weekly at Collaroy on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Rated 5.0 on Google.

Common questions

Is HLTAID012 ACECQA approved?

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is the unit designed for National Quality Framework requirements. Confirm your service's specific requirements with your approved provider or regulator, as some roles also require standalone asthma and anaphylaxis units.

How often does it need renewal?

Renewal every three years is the accepted industry recommendation, with the CPR component refreshed every 12 months. Education and care services commonly hold staff to these timeframes.

Can our whole centre train together?

Yes — group bookings run at Collaroy or on-site at your service, with scheduling worked around your operating hours. Group rates via the contact form.

Upcoming education and care sessions

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Book your childcare first aid course

Weekly sessions at Collaroy, or on-site for your service.

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Questions? Call 0466 483 183 or email info@vitalmedfirstaid.com.au