Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR*
• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
  • Learning: Follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.
  • Reading: Read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.
  • Writing: Write short notes or fill out a simple form.
  • Oral communication: Listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.
  • Numeracy: Count and use simple numbers.
  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 7 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

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

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.