***NSW Government Subsidised places may be available for qualifying applicants. Please see page 30 of the brochure or contact College office for more information.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
- HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Training conducted and certificate issued by Surf Life Saving NSW RTO 90394.

The Education and Care First Aid course is nationally recognised training, and has been endorsed by ACECQA as satisfying all education requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training.
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults. It applies to educators and support staff working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies. Course complies with the Start Strong Program funding guidelines.
Certificate is valid for 3 years - It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that you update your CPR skills every 12 months.

Flexible delivery, one full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online or in hardcopy format) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training - enrol at least 2 weeks prior to the practical session. Once enrolled you will be sent an email with the pre-course study workbook. If your certificate will still be valid at the time of renewal, you will not be required to complete the online workbook. No enrolments will be accepted less than 5 days before the start date. You must be 14 or over to enrol in this course. No concession. Note that participants must be able to demonstrate CPR on the floor and that no reasonable adjustment is available in this instance.

Agenda

Legal Issues and Infection control
DRSABCD action plan
The principles of first aid and its applications
Recognition and management of emergency situations
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation
Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns
Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold
Recognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy
Management of common medical emergencies
Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings
Anaphylaxis and Asthma

Materials

Once enrolled you will also receive a Booking Confirmation from Surf Life Saving NSW.

Bring lunch, (tea and coffee available), pen and paper. Wear comfortable clothing as you will be kneeling down to use resuscitation manikins.
All participants must bring ID (Passport, Drivers Licence, Proof of Age Card or Birth Certificate).

*Please have your USI number on hand before starting your enrolment (For USI information click here https://www.usi.gov.au/)

Flexible delivery One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online or in hardcopy format) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training - enrol at least 2 weeks prior to the practical session. Once enrolled, Surf Life Saving NSW will email you the pre-course study workbook.

Venue

Campbelltown Performing Arts HS is on Beverley Road, off Chamberlain Street.
Car parks are in the school grounds off Beverley Road.
Co-ordinators (Craig or Gavin) are located in the single level Administration building next to the Hall, from 7pm to 9pm.
Centre is 1.2km from railway station.

Comments from previous students of this class

Trainer well informed and inclusive, thank you