HLTAID012
Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Application
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid in emergencies involving infants and children. Learn to assess, manage, and report incidents, ensuring safety and compliance with national first aid guidelines and workplace procedures.
Competency Field
Participants will demonstrate the ability to manage unconscious casualties, perform CPR, and treat common injuries and medical conditions in children, including asthma, anaphylaxis, choking, and fractures.
Unit Sector
Health and Safety
Elements and Performance Criteria
Foundation Skills
- Reading: Interpret first aid guidelines and workplace procedures.
- Oral Communication: Effectively communicate incident details to emergency services and parents.
- Learning: Apply first aid principles and procedures to real-life scenarios.
- Initiative: Act promptly and appropriately in emergency situations, ensuring safety and support.