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The First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course (HLTAID012) is designed for educators and carers working in early childhood education and care services, including long day care, family day care, preschools and OSHC services.

At Stayin Alive First Aid, we deliver practical, engaging, and nationally recognised childcare first aid training in Port Stephens, helping educators meet regulatory requirements while gaining real-world confidence to respond in an emergency.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Early childhood educators

• Childcare workers and assistants

• Family day care educators

• OSHC educators

• Anyone working with infants and children in an education or care setting

It meets the ACECQA requirements for first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management in early childhood services.

What You’ll Learn

This comprehensive childcare first aid course covers the skills and knowledge needed to respond to medical emergencies involving infants, children and adults, including:

• CPR for infants, children and adults

• Management of asthma and anaphylaxis

• First aid for bleeding, burns, fractures and shock

• Choking and airway emergencies

• Seizures, febrile convulsions and allergic reactions

• Responding to illness and injury in a childcare setting

• Incident reporting and legal considerations

• Infection control and hygiene practices

All training is aligned with current Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

Course Structure

This course includes:

• Online pre-course learning (completed in your own time)

• Face-to-face practical training and assessment with an experienced trainer

Our sessions are hands-on, supportive, and designed to suit educators of all experience levels—no intimidating lectures, just real skills you’ll actually remember.

Nationally Recognised Certification

On successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, which includes:

• HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Certification is valid for 3 years, with CPR recommended to be refreshed annually.

Why Choose Stayin Alive First Aid?

✔ Local Port Stephens-based first aid training provider
✔ Trainers with real-world emergency experience
✔ Small group sizes for personalised learning
✔ Flexible training options for individuals and workplaces
✔ Friendly, practical, no-nonsense approach
✔ On-site training available for childcare centres

We understand the realities of working in education and care—and we teach first aid in a way that makes sense in your workplace.

Book Your Childcare First Aid Course in Port Stephens

Whether you’re completing your qualification for the first time or renewing your certification, Stayin Alive First Aid makes childcare first aid training simple, practical and stress-free.

📍 Servicing Port Stephens, Medowie, Raymond Terrace and surrounding areas

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$ 120 per person

Discounts for groups of 12 or more

Book Your First Aid Course in Port Stephens

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Learn lifesaving skills with Stayin’ Alive First Aid, the trusted local choice for first aid training in Port Stephens.

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