If you are responsible for child’s education and care, it’s crucial that you have up-to-date, reliable emergency first aid training to ensure their safety.
Emergency First Aid – Education is a short online course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults.
This emergency first aid course is important professional development for 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.
On completion of this course you will feel confident to respond to first aid emergencies in an educational setting.
Course Structure
Unit - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- Recognise emergency situations
- Risk assessment
- Emergency action principles
- Conditions that present as emergencies
- Duty of care
- Process at an emergency scene (ACT)
- Hazard identification
- Minimise immediate risk
- Assess and minimise hazards
- Danger, response, send for help, airways, breathing, circulation and defibrillate (DRSABCD)
- Assessing a baby or toddler
- Treating pain, heart attack and shock
- Head injuries
- Type of emergency assistance required
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- DRSABCD action plan
- Providing first aid
- Providing first aid (principles and equipment)
- Legislation
- Good Samaritan Law
- First aid management
- Casualties
- Ensure casualties feels safe secured and supported
- Reassure casualty
- Obtain consent
- Problems – refusing first aid
- Resources and equipment
- Automated external defibrillators (AED)
- Offering protection from elements
- Making casualty comfortable
- Lifting the casualty
- Operating first aid equipment
- Monitor the casualty’s condition
- Airway obstruction and recovery position
- Bleeding
- Burns – thermal, chemical, friction and electrical
- Angina and heart attack
- Crush injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Eye injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Bites and stings
- Diabetes, asthma and epilepsy
- Poisoning
- Hyperventilation
- Treating shock and stroke
- Heat emergencies and hypothermia
- Convey incident details
- Communicating with emergency services
- Report incidents and notify parents
- Confidentiality and disclosure
- Stress reactions / psychological impacts
- Talking with children about responses and emotions to events
- Debriefing and feedback
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
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How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 15 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $50.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:-
- Teachers
- Teacher Aids
- Education Support Staff