HLTAID012 COURSE
A choking toddler needs different help than a choking adult. An asthma attack in a 3-year-old looks different compared to a teenager. Head injuries, anaphylaxis, febrile convulsions – everything changes when you’re dealing with small bodies and developing systems.
FACT Adelaide’s childcare first aid course teaches you exactly what to do when emergencies happen in your care. Our HLTAID012 training is hands-on, practical, and designed for people who work with children every day – educators, carers, teachers, and parents. You’ll practise on infant manikins, learn paediatric CPR properly, and walk away ready to respond when seconds count.
This course is sized for real practice. We use simple language so everyone can learn easily.
Education and care services must have at least one educator with approved first aid training present at all times. It’s because emergencies in childcare happen fast.
A scraped knee becomes infected. A child with a new allergy has anaphylaxis at snack time. Someone falls from the monkey bars. Asthma flares up during outdoor play. You need to know what to do right now, not after you’ve googled it.
Our early childhood first aid course gives you muscle memory for the emergencies that matter most in childcare settings.
This childcare first aid qualification is essential for:
If you’re already doing your HLTAID011 first aid course for general workplace requirements, HLTAID012 adds the paediatric focus employers in education and care actually want to see.
| Topic | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|
| Paediatric CPR & Life Support | Perform child and infant compressions and rescue breaths. |
| Asthma & Anaphylaxis Management | Safe AED use for children and adults. |
| Choking Response | Tailored steps for small bodies and infants. |
| Common Childhood Injuries | Recognise and respond to breathing difficulty and cardiac arrest. |
| Febrile Convulsions & Medical Emergencies | How to assess a scene, call for help, and protect the child until help arrives. |
Learning sticks when you practise. Our training uses:
We also offer a childcare first aid course online option for the theory portion, followed by a practical assessment at our Adelaide venue. This is helpful if you need flexible study time.
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.
Courses we offer
We provide comprehensive training for individuals and teams, helping you meet safety requirements and gain valuable skills. Our Adelaide courses include:
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BSB41419 Cert IV in Work Health and Safety. Face to Face training
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Online: $1495, F2F: $2850
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HLTAID011 Provide first aid Including CPR. Current with ARC Guidelines.
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$97
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