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Childcare First Aid SA

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education And Care Setting

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Childcare First Aid in South Australia – Essential Training for Educators & Carers

Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies in childcare settings with nationally recognised Childcare First Aid training in South Australia. Designed for educators, childcare workers, and carers, this course equips you with the skills and confidence to manage first-aid situations involving infants and young children.

Our Childcare First Aid Course in SA is aligned with:

  • Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines

  • Legal and workplace first aid requirements for education and care settings

  • National standards from Australian peak clinical bodies

What You’ll Learn in a Childcare First Aid Course in SA

This practical, hands-on training ensures you can:

  • Identify and respond to medical emergencies involving children and infants

  • Perform CPR and use a defibrillator (AED) effectively

  • Administer an autoinjector for anaphylaxis and asthma medication

  • Manage choking incidents quickly and effectively

  • Provide immobilisation for fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains

  • Treat bleeding, shock, and other medical conditions in young children

  • Assess when an infant or child requires an ambulance and emergency intervention

Why Take a Childcare First Aid Course in South Australia?

First aid knowledge is critical for those working in childcare and education settings. Training ensures you can act immediately and appropriately when a child is unwell or injured. This course also covers:

  • Basic anatomy and physiology, with a focus on infants and children

  • Recognising when an infant or child needs urgent medical assistance

  • Communicating incident details to parents, caregivers, and emergency services

  • Completing incident reports and legal documentation

  • Understanding psychological impacts and supporting children emotionally

  • Talking with children about their emotions after an incident

Enroll in a Childcare First Aid Course with us

Our specialised Childcare First Aid Course in SA is designed to meet childcare educators, teachers, and carers requirements under Australian legislation. Gain the skills to respond confidently and ensure the safety of children in your care.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

  • HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

  • HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

  • HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

Course Price

$150.00

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

    • Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

    • Blended Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours

    • Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 9 Hours

    • Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour

  • Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.

    Online study:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

  • 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 located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) 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)

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

    • 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 and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning

    • 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)

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

Refund and Cancellation Policy

We are flexible and recognise that appointments and life can sometimes get in the way, and you may need to transfer the course date. Whilst we do offer 1 free transfer per students there may be additional fees

More than 10 days before the course - Full refund.

Less than 10 days before the course - 75% refund.

After the course has started - No refund.

Transfers - Free transfer to another short course if dates are available.

Extenuating Circumstances - Full credit toward future courses may be offered.

Course Cancellation by Regional First Aid - Full refund or alternative arrangements if the course cannot be fulfilled.

We also do an administration fee of $25 depending on the circumstances

How it works

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Who we are

Founded over 12 years ago, Regional First Aid was built on a passion for empowering individuals and businesses with lifesaving skills. Drawing on Jane Purdie’s extensive experience as an enrolled nurse and ambulance officer, the business set out to make high-quality first-aid training accessible to everyday people and professionals.

Based in regional SA, we have grown into a trusted provider across industries like healthcare, construction, education, and community services. Our courses range from First Aid and CPR to Low Voltage Rescue, Medication Training, Sharps and Infection Control, White Card Training, Aged Care Support, and Mental Health First Aid.

Our training is practical and real-world focused, using authentic scenarios to ensure participants feel confident to act in emergencies. We also offer CITB-funded opportunities, making essential training more accessible.

As we continue to expand, our mission remains clear—providing high-quality, innovative training that empowers people to make a difference when it matters most.

Find Us

43 Russell St, Matta Flat SA 5554, Australia

Phone: (08) 88211783 or 0418819017

Mon – Fri 7am–4pm
Saturday 8:30am–1:30pm
Sunday Closed