Childcare First Aid Adelaide
Childcare First Aid Adelaide training at FACT provides nationally recognised first aid skills for responding to emergencies involving infants and children. Training is delivered face-to-face at 34 South Tce, Adelaide.
Childcare First Aid Adelaide training at FACT teaches you how to respond when emergencies happen in an education and care setting. The nationally recognised
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
unit is delivered face-to-face for educators, carers, teachers, OSHC staff, parents and others responsible for children.
You will practise first aid responses using practical scenarios and infant and child manikins. Training covers paediatric CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis, choking, febrile convulsions, injuries and other emergencies involving infants and children.
Education and care emergencies can escalate quickly. This
Childcare First Aid Adelaide course develops practical, repeatable skills for assessing an emergency, providing appropriate first aid and supporting a child until emergency assistance arrives.
Download: HLTAID012 — Childcare First Aid (PDF)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Course | HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| Location | 34 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Delivery | Face-to-face practical training and assessment |
| Duration | Approximately 4.5 hours |
| Start Time | 8:30 am, Monday to Friday |
| Arrival | Please arrive between 8:00 am and 8:15 am to complete enrolment |
| Course Cost | $109 |
| Certification | Following successful completion, your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment is emailed to you |
| Late Policy | Arrivals after 8:30 am cannot attend training that day |
Education and care services must meet current first aid, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma requirements. The
Childcare First Aid Adelaide course helps educators develop the practical skills required to respond to emergencies involving infants and children.
Emergencies may include asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, choking, falls, wounds, head injuries, febrile convulsions and other medical incidents. Practical training helps you recognise warning signs and respond appropriately.
This course is suitable for:
Students who also require general workplace first aid can review our
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course.
| Topic | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|
| Paediatric CPR and life support | Perform CPR using appropriate techniques for adults, children and infants |
| AED operation | Operate an automated external defibrillator safely |
| Asthma and anaphylaxis | Recognise symptoms and provide an appropriate first aid response |
| Choking | Respond to choking emergencies involving adults, children and infants |
| Childhood injuries | Respond to wounds, bleeding, burns, fractures, head injuries and other incidents |
| Medical emergencies | Respond to febrile convulsions and other medical emergencies involving children |
Learning becomes easier to remember when you practise. Training activities may include:
Where an online theory component is provided, students must still complete the required face-to-face practical assessment at the Adelaide training venue.
The current nationally recognised unit is
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
View the official unit details on the
National Training Register.
Education and care workers can also review the
ACECQA first aid qualification and training requirements.
Book your Childcare First Aid Adelaide course with FACT and complete practical, nationally recognised training at 34 South Tce, Adelaide.
Many learners choose to build broader skills after this course. Consider adding:
Each of these units complements childcare first aid and can boost your job readiness.
People often search for a first aid course for childcare near me — our central Adelaide address makes attendance simple for metropolitan and nearby regional carers.
Your HLTAID012 works well alongside other qualifications:
These create a complete care pathway for anyone working with children and families.
Training your whole team? We deliver childcare first aid training on-site at your centre with scenarios tailored to your specific setting – your age groups, policies, and equipment. Ask about group rates and flexible scheduling around nap times and staff rosters.
You’ll demonstrate competency through:
Your HLTAID012 Statement of Attainment is recognised across Australia and meets National Quality Standard requirements for education and care services.
Book your spot in our childcare first aid course, and join the educators and carers who want to protect the children in their care.
Call (08) 7226 5936 to book or ask questions, or enrol online now. We’re a proud SA RTO focused on practical training that actually prepares you for emergencies.
Course Enrollment
Your HLTAID012 qualification is valid for three years from the date of issue. However, the CPR component requires annual renewal to stay compliant with National Quality Standards. Most childcare centres require staff to refresh CPR every 12 months, even if your full early childhood first aid course certificate hasn’t expired yet.
Bring a valid photo ID (driver’s licence, passport, or proof-of-age card) and wear comfortable clothing you can move in – you’ll be kneeling and practising chest compressions. Enclosed shoes are required. We provide all training equipment, including infant and child manikins, training EpiPens, asthma spacers, bandages, and AEDs.
Yes. Many students take HLTAID012 before starting work in childcare because employers want to see current certification before hiring. Parents and grandparents also complete this training to protect children at home. If you’re studying early childhood education, getting your childcare first aid qualification now makes you more employable and might be required for placements.
We send simple pre-course materials via email when you book – usually 2-3 hours of reading and short videos covering basic concepts like DRSABCD, recognising emergencies, and legal responsibilities. Completing this before your session means more time for hands-on practice on the day.
Yes. Infants (under 12 months) require different techniques than toddlers (1-3 years) or preschoolers (3-5 years). CPR hand placement changes based on size. Choking response differs between infants and older children. We practise on both infant and child manikins so you understand these differences.
We also cover how to communicate with children of different ages during emergencies. Scenarios throughout the HLTAID012 training reflect various ages and settings, from bottle-feeding incidents with babies to playground injuries with school-age children.
No, we use training devices specifically designed for practice. Real EpiPens are expensive and single-use; once triggered, they can’t be reset. Training EpiPens look and feel identical, but don’t contain medication or needles. They let you practise the correct technique safely.
Same with asthma management. We provide training spacers and puffers for practice. If your child has specific devices at their childcare centre, ask us about them during the HLTAID012 session. We’ll explain any differences in technique. You can also bring photos of your child’s action plan to discuss during breaks. Our trainers can answer questions about specific medications or equipment.
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