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“HLTAID012 – Childcare First Aid (Education and Care Setting) – Canberra”

Book with confidence – we never cancel your childcare first aid course due to low numbers, even if you’re the only student booked.

Childcare First Aid – At a glance

  • Nationally recognised HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.

  • Designed for childcare, preschool, OSHC and school staff

  • Includes CPR and emergency response for babies and children

  • Guaranteed to run – we don’t cancel classes just because numbers are low

  • Small groups (max 6) in our Gungahlin home studio, or we can come to your workplace (by arrangement)

  • Free parking and easy access by bus

  • all of these benefits for only $119

Training and assessment certificate for Allens Training Pty Ltd, quality assured, for over 20 years, RTO 90909.

Canberra Childcare First aid with Gungahlia –Essential Training for Educators & Carers

Where we treat you as a gungahlia family friend and not a number.

Join our family today and book, learn and have fun with us for your childcare first aid course .

Important information prior to enrolment

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 course fee is $119(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.

Payment Terms – Payment for individual participants is due upfront, and payment terms for group bookings are agreed upon between the client and service provider.

What happens at the childcare course?

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 a 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. 

  • 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 at the discretion of Management.  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.

Course Price

$119.00

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Are you looking for a small class in Gungahlin to teach childcare 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.