Upcoming Childcare First Aid (HLTAID012) Public Sessions

The Alchemy of Protection: Childcare First Aid (HLTAID012)

In an education and care setting, you are more than an educator; you are the guardian of the future.

Our HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course is designed specifically for those who carry the immense responsibility of caring for infants and children.

Why "Good Enough" Isn't Enough

Most first aid providers teach you the steps. At REACHAU, we teach you the science and the psyche behind the action.

Backed by a Bachelor of Health Science and a Diploma of Mental Health, founder Britt Brennan integrates trauma-informed strategies into every session. We focus on the unique physiological differences of small bodies, where every second and every choice matters and the stakes seem so much higher.

2026 Child Care First Aid Compliance & Beyond

This course is fully ACECQA-approved and meets the latest 2026 Western Australian regulatory requirements for child safety under the National Quality Framework (NQF). Whether you are a lead educator in a childcare centre, a family day care provider, or a parent wanting the ultimate peace of mind, this training builds the "auto-pilot" muscle memory required to act during a crisis.

Key Outcomes You Will Master:

Paediatric Life Support: Specialist CPR and AED techniques for infants and children.
Critical Management: Responding to anaphylaxis (EpiPen), asthma, and febrile convulsions with calm authority.
Trauma-Aware Care: Distraction and communication techniques to support a child’s emotional state during injury.
Legal & Regulatory Excellence: Accurate incident reporting and compliance with WA Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU) standards.

Join us to transform your uncertainty into quiet capability. You aren't just getting a certificate; you are becoming the steady hand that a child can rely on when it matters most.

Childcare First Aid Certification (HLTAID012)

Why this course matters

Working with children means being ready for anything, falls, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, or even cardiac arrest.
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is the nationally recognised course that meets requirements for childcare, OSHC, and early learning staff. It equips you with practical, scenario-based skills so you can act quickly and confidently when it counts.

Who should do this course

Childcare educators and assistants

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) staff

Family day care providers

School support staff and volunteers

Parents and carers who want child-specific first aid knowledge

By the end of this course, you’ll be confident handling common and high-risk emergencies in childcare settings, including:

Child and infant CPR (HLTAID009) and safe AED use

Choking management for babies and children

Asthma and anaphylaxis recognition and response

Seizures, febrile convulsions, fainting, and diabetes emergencies

Bleeding, burns, fractures, sprains, and strains

Head, neck, and spinal considerations for young children

Bites, stings, poisoning, and environmental hazards

Risk management, reporting, and communication with families

We make training flexible to suit individuals and centres:

Express online pre-learning with a shorter practical session

Full Day ideal for first-timers or if it’s been a while since your last training

Onsite at Your Centre we come to you and tailor scenarios to your environment

Local delivery locations always available if onsite is not suitable

Duration: Between 3 - 7 hours depending on format

Certificate: HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (includes HLTAID009 CPR)

Validity: First Aid refresher required every 3 years; CPR is recommended annually

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Comfortable clothing for floor-based CPR practice

Any personal medications (e.g., asthma inhaler, EpiPen)

Water to drink

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This course is nationally recognised and delivered in partnership with our Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

A Statement of Attainment will be issued within 1 business day, upon successful completion of all components.

Regional WA and Australia-Wide Training available

Onsite delivery can also be arranged for your childcare centre or school or private home

Your trainer, Britt Brennan, brings not only formal qualifications, Bachelor of Health Science, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Diploma in Mental Health, but also years of experience in practical, trauma-aware teaching.

Expect training that is interactive, scenario-driven, and designed to stick under pressure.

FAQs

Is HLTAID012 the right course for childcare staff?

Yes. It is the course specifically required by ACECQA for those working in education and care settings.

How long is my certificate valid?

Your certificate is valid for 3 years. CPR (HLTAID009) should be refreshed annually.

Can you come to our centre?

Yes. We offer onsite training with scenarios tailored to your workplace.

Do I need to do online learning beforehand?

Some sessions require self-paced pre-learning. You’ll be notified at booking.

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Important compliance notes

In an emergency, call 000.
Training complements but does not replace medical advice.
Doing something is better than doing nothing.
CPR skills are recommended to be refreshed every 12 months

First Aid, Child Care, Remote and Advanced are recommended to be refreshed every 3 years

Training and Assessment is Delivered By Regional Education and Career Help Australia | First Aid Certification

on Behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399 since 1997.

Regional Education and Career Help Australia, First Aid Certification acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land across Australia, including the Noongar and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging, whose enduring connection to Country, culture and community continues to guide us.

As the founder, I, Britt Brennan, honour the journey that brought my family to the Keerup (Kirup) region in the 1850s and the personal growth I experienced living and working in Nullagine (Biybara/Pilbara) as a young adult.

Now, with my family living on Whadjuk Noongar Country - from Jandakot, the land of the Whistling Eagle, to Mundijong, meaning "red-tailed black cockatoo"

I remain deeply grateful to walk and work on this land.