o This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities
ARC guidelines relevant to the provision of first aid to infants, children and adults
potential incident hazards and risk minimisation processes when providing first aid
infection control procedures
requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
first aid codes of practice
first aid requirements for services under the Education and Care Services National Law
State or Territory regulations covering first aid in an Education and Care setting
duty of care requirements
own skills and limitations
consent, including situations in which parental or caregiver consent is required
privacy and confidentiality requirements
providing CPR
signs, symptoms and management in children and infants of:
allergic reaction
anaphylaxis
asthma
non-life-threatening and life-threatening bleeding
breathing difficulties
burns
choking
febrile convulsions
fever
fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
minor wounds
nose-bleed
One full day of training (8 hours)
There are no pre-requisites for entry into this course. This unit is required to be undertaken every three (3) years to remain current. CPR is required to be renewed every 12 months
Face-to-face
$200
21090
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