Canberra Childcare First Aid with CPR

Childcare institutions and childcare staff in Canberra must have extensive training in Childcare First Aid and be CPR certified.

Suppose you intend to work in childcare, daycare, child minding or caring for and supervising a child or children, or you already work in a daycare centre as a nanny, babysitter, teacher or other provider. In that case, this course is essential for your employment or employment opportunities.

Childcare first aid providers are our children's first teachers and play an integral role in our early childhood education systems and our children's health and safety.

Quality care from a young age can significantly impact children's success. Therefore, it requires the support of a qualified professional who is an adequately trained first aider in an emergency. In addition, background checks, drug testing at centres, and reference verification are usually required.

Childcare is one occupation in which first aid training is essential. While there are many reasons for this, the main one is that injuries and accidents happen constantly, and being prepared to deal with them is a top priority.

You must have your first aid certification to be prepared. If you're going to be for children, these are some of the most important certifications to get. The information below discusses the value they can bring to your business.

Childcare First Aid with CPR Course - Unit being delivered

Successful participants in this course will receive the following unit(s). Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO 90909, will issue the certificate.

• HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
• HLTAID011 – Provide first aid
• HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
• HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

To view full unit details, please visit training.gov.au

Provider of Training and Assessment: Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

Please click this link to view the Allens Training Pty Ltd Student Handbook for this course.

We only offer online training with face-to-face training (this is the quickest way to do your face-to-face skill assessments).

Course Fees and Payment - The fee for this course is $140 (GST-free) per person.

For group/company bookings, please get in touch with us for a free quote at 0414307284

Please refer to the Student Handbook for the refund and fee protection policy, including the cooling–off period.

 Note: The Gungahlia refund policy, found in the refunds tab, overrides the Allens Default refund policy

Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is upfront, and group booking payment terms are based on an agreement between the client and service provider.

Course Duration—For our in-person skill assessments, plan for at least 120 minutes (this also includes CPR). However, arrive 10 minutes early to sign in and get set up. Before the class begins, you must complete some self-paced learning, including watching videos and answering questions.

Overall, allocate about 90 - 120 minutes for the total face-to-face training session for small groups, including registration. Get ready to learn and have fun!

Course delivery - Before your Child care session, you'll find some pre-course study materials in your student portal (we'll send you the link once you're registered). The face-to-face CPR training will occur at our cozy home business address at 33 Delma View in Gungahlin. Of course, if you need special arrangements for group courses at your workplace or with your family, just let us know, and we'll sort it out together. See you soon for a life-saving session!   Don't forget to bring your phone!!

Entry requirements - Participants must be physically able to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing the recovery position on another student on the floor.

Pre-course study: Students must complete online pre-course work before attending the face-to-face session. The course's pre-course study can be found on the student portal. To complete the pre-course study online, students must have Internet access to a computer, phone, tablet, etc.

Online study and face-to-face training: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device with the Internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

Assessment requirements - Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both digital and practical assessment tasks. 

Certificate renewal requirements—This course should be renewed every 3 years with CPR every 12 months.

Work Placement Arrangements - The childcare Course will require no work placement.

Learners' rights, responsibilities, and support, including complaints: Please refer to the Student Handbook for details on your rights and responsibilities.

Remember, we only offer online training with face-to-face training for your childcare first aid course (this is the quickest way to do your face-to-face skill assessments).

Assessment activities - 

• Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
• Complete a first-aid incident report form based on the simulated first-aid scenario.
• Perform CPR on an infant and child
• Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
• Manage a casualty with asthma
• Manage a choking casualty
• Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning.
• Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
• Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
• Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
• Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)

Theory assessment -A digital assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions is part of the pre-course study.   However, questions are encouraged during the practical assessments.

Requirements—It is recommended that participants have sound LLN skills (language, literacy, and numeracy) for our childcare course. 

If the participant is unsure whether they meet this requirement, they should contact us at Gungahlia before enrolment for a free assessment.

Additional support services (such as LLN support) may be required based on the individual's needs. 

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•    By enrolling in a course, you are deemed to have accepted the policies and procedures of Gungahlia First aid
•    Please be at the course 15 minutes before the commencement of the course
•    Admission after the course has commenced will be left to Management's discretion.  A 100% fee will be charged for non-attendance if less than 48 hours or no notice is given in writing with a medical certificate or other valid reason.

Participants must also provide their lunch and transport to and from the course, wear suitable clothing and enclosed footwear, and bring a photo ID.