HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education or Care Setting

What is HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting

HLTAID012 is the nationally mandated first aid course for educators and childcare workers in Australia. It teaches participants how to:

• Provide CPR and basic life support in line with ANZCOR guidelines.
• Respond to emergencies such as anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures, and injuries.
• Apply first aid for children, infants, and adults.
• Fulfil the first aid compliance requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations (2011).

This unit is sometimes referred to as “Childcare First Aid” or “First Aid for Teachers & Educators.

Who Should Complete This Course?

HLTAID012 is essential for:

• Childcare workers and educators – required under law to hold this qualification.
• Teachers and education staff – including early childhood, primary, and secondary.
• Out-of-school-hours (OSHC) care staff.
• Kindergarten and preschool staff.
• School nurses and aides.
• Sports coaches and community leaders working with children.
• Parents and guardians who want additional confidence in child-focused first aid.

Why Education & Care First Aid is Critical

Key statistics: 

• Asthma and anaphylaxis are leading causes of medical emergencies in children. Around 10% of Australian children have asthma and 1 in 10 school-age children have food allergies requiring action plans.
• According to ASCIA, anaphylaxis hospital admissions in children increased fivefold between 1997 and 2017.
• Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children aged 1–4 in Australia, highlighting the importance of CPR training in childcare and education.
• Under the National Quality Framework (NQF), centres must ensure that at least one staff member with current HLTAID012 is present at all times.

Without HLTAID012, schools and childcare facilities are non-compliant and put children’s lives at risk.

Course Inclusions & Learning Outcomes 

Participants will learn to:

• Perform CPR on infants, children, and adults.
• Recognise and respond to asthma and anaphylaxis (including use of EpiPens and inhalers).
• Provide first aid for choking, seizures, bleeding, burns, and shock.
• Respond to childhood-specific scenarios such as playground injuries and fevers.
• Use AEDs safely and effectively.
• Apply infection control principles.
• Complete required workplace and incident documentation.

Industry Compliance & Relevance

• Required by Education and Care Services National Law (2011).
• Mandated by Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
• Recognised across all schools, childcare, and education facilities in Australia.
• Supports WHS compliance for organisations working with children.

Delivery Options

• Public courses at Militem College training venues.
• On-site delivery at schools, childcare centres, OSHC facilities, and workplaces.
• Blended learning – theory online, practical in-person.
• Regional & remote training – available anywhere in Australia and Oceania.

Assessment & Certification

• Assessments include practical scenarios (child & infant CPR) and theory tests.
• Upon completion, participants receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment (HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting).
• Valid for 3 years, with CPR refreshed annually.

Why Choose Militem College?

• Education & Care specialists – delivering training designed for schools and childcare.
• Trainers with real-world emergency service backgrounds. 
• Compliance-first approach – ensuring your organisation meets legal and ACECQA requirements.
• Flexible delivery – we bring training to your school, centre, or community anywhere in Australia.
• Sector-wide expertise – trusted by councils, schools, childcare centres, and community organisations.

FAQ’s

What is HLTAID012?
It is the nationally recognised first aid unit required for educators and childcare workers in Australia.

Who needs HLTAID012?
Teachers, childcare staff, OSHC educators, and anyone working with children in education and care settings.

How long is HLTAID012 valid?
Certification is valid for 3 years, with CPR refreshed annually.

How long is the course?
Typically 1 day (7–8 hours), depending on delivery mode.

Can it be delivered at schools or childcare centres?
Yes, Militem College specialises in on-site delivery across Victoria, nationally, and into Oceania.

Who is the Registered Training Organisation?
All training is conducted on behalf of Skills Network Australia (RTO 41410).