Full Day Childcare Education Setting First Aid

First time or outdated Certification

Childcare First Aid Certification (HLTAID012)

Why this course matters

Working with children means being ready for anything, falls, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, or even cardiac arrest.
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is the nationally recognised course that meets requirements for childcare, OSHC, and early learning staff. It equips you with practical, scenario-based skills so you can act quickly and confidently when it counts.

Who should do this course

Childcare educators and assistants

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) staff

Family day care providers

School support staff and volunteers

Parents and carers who want child-specific first aid knowledge

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be confident handling common and high-risk emergencies in childcare settings, including:

Child and infant CPR (HLTAID009) and safe AED use

Choking management for babies and children

Asthma and anaphylaxis recognition and response

Seizures, febrile convulsions, fainting, and diabetes emergencies

Bleeding, burns, fractures, sprains, and strains

Head, neck, and spinal considerations for young children

Bites, stings, poisoning, and environmental hazards

Risk management, reporting, and communication with families

Course Delivery Options

We make training flexible to suit individuals and centres:

Express online pre-learning with a shorter practical session

Full Day ideal for first-timers or if it’s been a while since your last training

Onsite at Your Centre we come to you and tailor scenarios to your environment

Local delivery locations always available if onsite is not suitable

Duration and Certification

Duration: Between 3 - 7 hours depending on format

Certificate: HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (includes HLTAID009 CPR)

Validity: First Aid refresher required every 3 years; CPR is recommended annually

What to bring

Photo ID

Comfortable clothing for floor-based CPR practice

Any personal medications (e.g., asthma inhaler, EpiPen)

Water to drink

Nice loud First Aid Voice

Compliance

This course is nationally recognised and delivered in partnership with our Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

A Statement of Attainment will be issued within 1 business day, upon successful completion of all components.

Upcoming Public Sessions

Regional WA and Australia-Wide Training available

Onsite delivery can also be arranged for your childcare centre or school or private home

Trainer credibility

Your trainer, Britt Brennan, brings not only formal qualifications, Bachelor of Health Science, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Certificate IV in Mental Health, but also years of experience in practical, trauma-aware teaching.

Expect training that is interactive, scenario-driven, and designed to stick under pressure.

FAQs

Is HLTAID012 the right course for childcare staff?

Yes. It is the course specifically required by ACECQA for those working in education and care settings.

How long is my certificate valid?

Your certificate is valid for 3 years. CPR (HLTAID009) should be refreshed annually.

Can you come to our centre?

Yes. We offer onsite training with scenarios tailored to your workplace.

Do I need to do online learning beforehand?

Some sessions require self-paced pre-learning. You’ll be notified at booking.

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Provide CPR HLTAID009

First Aid Refresher HLTAID011

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Child Care & Educational First Aid HLTAID012

Remote and Isolated Area First Aid HLTAID013

Advanced First Aid HLTAID014

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Important compliance notes

In an emergency, call 000.
Training complements but does not replace medical advice.
Doing something is better than doing nothing.

Training and Assessment is Delivered By Regional Education and Career Help Australia on Behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399 since 1997.

First Aid Certification is part of REACHAU.

CPR skills are recommended to be refreshed every 12 months

First Aid, Child Care, Remote and Advanced training are recommended to be refreshed every 3 years

Regional Education and Career Help Australia, First Aid Certification acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land across Australia, including the Noongar and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging, whose enduring connection to Country, culture and community continues to guide us.

As the founder, I, Britt Brennan, honour the journey that brought my family to the Keerup (Kirup) region in the 1850s and the personal growth I experienced living and working in Gnullagine (Biybara/Pilbara) as a young adult.

Now, with my family living on Whadjuk Noongar Country - from Jandakot, the land of the Whistling Eagle, to Mundijong, meaning "red-tailed black cockatoo"

I remain deeply grateful to walk and work on this land.