• Do you want the knowledge, skills and training to act in an emergency?
• Do you know how to recognize and manage an unconscious person, OR how to place the patient in the recovery position and monitor them while waiting for an Ambulance?
• Do you know how to perform EFFECTIVE CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) or how to provide first aid for a wide range of situations when responding to an unknown first aid incident?
• Do you want to be more confident and effective in stressful first aid situations?
• Would you like to be the First-Aid Responder in your workplace?
• You want to be more confident and effective in stressful First Aid situations in a childcare setting.
• You would like to be a workplace first-aid responder in a childcare setting.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an  informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Have a sound level of physical fitness because components of this course require you to bend, kneel and physically perform CPR to meet the required standard.
• Be able to meet the physical assessment requirements to ensure you can perform an actual resuscitation in an emergency as a first aider.
• Have well-developed communication and listening skills to liaise and work with a range of people in stressful situations.
• Have good problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly, calmly and effectively.
• You must have a sound understanding of the importance of personal and professional boundaries regarding privacy and confidentiality and ethical behaviour.

This skill set 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.

This course contains topics that may be triggering if you have experienced trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or other crisis. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study. Support is also available through South Regional TAFE Student Services, who can direct you to our student support services, including Counsellors, Aboriginal Services, and Disability Services.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. 

This Skill Set specifically requires you to complete the Safety Corp Workbook and a First Aid Manual prior to course attendance.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication and Empathy - Connect with people from diverse backgrounds, share information effectively.
• Behaviour – Demonstrate considerations for duty of care, consent, confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Teamwork - Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Leadership – Increase the safety of individuals. Recognise and respond to crisis situations.
• Problem Solving - Proactively find solutions, engage with challenges, ask questions, and respond appropriately with your scope of practice.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Acknowledge your success and take responsibility for your shortcomings.
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the key skills you will learn from this course include:
  • How to properly assess an emergency.
  • Manage an unconscious person and the recovery position.
  • Perform CPR in an emergency (adult, children and infant) in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
  • Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
  • Compliance with First Aid sections of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
  • Provide First Aid for a range of conditions (e.g., allergic reaction / anaphylaxis, asthma, choking, bleeding, burns / scalds, fractures, epilepsy, eye / soft tissue injuries, heat stroke / hypothermia, poisons, shock, head injury / concussion and medical conditions).
  • Basic anatomy and child physiology.
  • Infection control and personal safety.
  • Assessing and moving sick and injured.
  • Incident reporting in a childcare setting.
  • Communicate details of the incident to emergency services and complete a workplace incident form.
  • Understand the legal considerations and welfare needs post incident, including awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers.