Course Description

This is a new unit of competency that satisfies the requirements for childcare workers and early childhood teachers (including asthma/anaphylaxis requirements). It replaces the need for these individuals to obtain three (3) separate qualifications with one (1). The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) recommend this as an approved course for people working with children.

"This qualification satisfies all requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training"
Find out more by visiting their website http://www.acecqa.gov.au/First-aid-qualifications-and-training

This is a combined skill set course designed for child care workers and early childhood teachers.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response in an educational or a care setting. It covers basic life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. It also provides advance training in the management and treatments associated with anaphylaxis and the use of auto injectors, asthma and childhood diseases.

There is a practical assessment (as per the unit of competency guidelines) of two (2) minutes of uninterrupted CPR performed on the floor, as well as a 50-question multiple choice assessment and short answer assessment. If you are physically incapable of performing CPR on the floor, please contact our staff for further information.

The CPR (HLTAID001) component of this course is valid for 12 months and the HLTAID002, HLTAID003 and HLTAID004 qualification expires after three (3) years

This course runs approximately 7 hours face to face with a pre-course online requirement to be completed prior to the face-to-face component.

First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis 22099VIC & Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace 22282VIC (group bookings only)

This is a combined skill set course designed for childcare workers.
These units of competency describe the skills and knowledge required in the management and advanced treatments associated with anaphylaxis and the use of auto injectors, and asthma.

Students participating in flexible delivery courses must complete pre-course workbooks PRIOR to their practical session

Cost: $90 Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (22099VIC) and (22282VIC)