Provide an emergency response in an education and care setting (HLTAID004)
incorporating Provide CPR (HLTAID001) Provide First Aid Level 2 (HLTAID003)
and
Emergency Management of Asthma in the Workplace (22024VIC )
First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis (22099VIC)
Please Note Childcare/Kindergarden/Daycare Staff:
Your regulatory authority is Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority.
ACECQA have validated HLTAID004 as sufficient training for First Aid and Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
Approved First Aid Qualifications can be found at:
http://www.acecqa.gov.au/Qualifications.aspx
Here is an extract from that page regarding HLTAID004:
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE
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Approx. 8 hours contact time (1 day) (possibly less with experienced students)
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2 Evenings with some pre-study (we’ll send you the manuals)
WHAT IS IN THIS COURSE
Demonstrate correct procedures for performing CPR using a manikin
Abdominal injuries Anaphylaxis & allergic reactions Choking/airway obstruction
Altered & loss of consciousness Asthma Burns Bleeding
​ Cardiac arrest & chest pain Envenomation: snake, spider, insect and marine bites and stings Minor skin injuries Environmental impact: hypothermia, hyperthermia, heat stroke
Crush injuries Eye and ear injuries Drowning Head, neck and spinal injuries
Needle stick injuries Fractures Soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations Epilepsy Diabetes Poisoning Respiratory distress Shock Stroke Substance misuse Unpack, activate and follow prompts of an AED
Guidelines for provision of first aid as outlined in Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
and guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies and State / Territory legislation and regulations
Social / legal issues including: duty of care, confidentiality, importance of debriefing, need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful, own skills and limitations.
HOW LONG IS THE CHILDCARE APPROVED LEVEL II FIRST AID COURSE CERTIFICATE VALID FOR
This Course has a standard curriculum Australia-wide. This means that the Certificate for this Course is recognized in all states of Australia. The Certificate is valid for 3 years.
