Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Course at a glance

• Unit: HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, a nationally recognised unit delivered by Equinox College (RTO 45040)
• What it covers: General first aid and CPR, plus asthma and anaphylaxis management for children in education and care settings
• Delivery: Online theory, then a face-to-face practical assessment at our Morayfield campus (14/110 Morayfield Road, Caboolture South)
• Practical sessions: Regularly held Tuesdays 3:30pm and Fridays 9:00am. Check the course schedule for availability.
• Duration: Online theory about 4–6 hours; practical about 2–2.5 hours
• Entry requirements: No prerequisites. You need a USI and must be able to perform 2 minutes of unassisted CPR on the floor.
• Assessment: Online theory, plus practical demonstration of first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis skills
• Fee: $140, paid at enrolment by credit or debit card or over the phone. No government funding is available.
• Next step: Enrol now or ask a question

About this course

HLTAID012 is designed for educators and staff in early childhood education and care, outside school hours care and schools. It covers responding to first aid emergencies involving infants and children, CPR, and managing asthma and anaphylaxis. If you work outside an education and care setting, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid may suit you better. If you only need CPR, see HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Approved training for educators

Education and care services have first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training requirements set by the national regulator, ACECQA. Check ACECQA's current list of approved courses and your service's requirements before enrolling.

Refresher training

Renewal requirements depend on your employer and regulator. Many services refresh CPR every year and first aid every three years. Check the requirement that applies to you.

Cancellations

Cancellations within 24 hours of your session are not refunded. With more than 24 hours' notice, a $20 admin fee applies.

Where you study

You complete the theory online, then attend a practical session at our Morayfield Road campus in Caboolture South, in the Moreton Bay region. Practical sessions are not held at other locations.