Childcare First Aid
Training Course in Cairns

(including CPR)

Learn essential cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Stay Calm Training’s First Aid Courses in Cairns, Far North QLD. Trusted First Aid + CPR experts offering nationally recognised Childcare First Aid (HLTAID012) for educators, carers, and childcare professionals.

HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting

This course contains HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Our Childcare First Aid Training Cairns course provides HLTAID012 certification, equipping participants with essential emergency response skills for education and care settings. This nationally recognised course is designed for educators, childcare workers, and carers who need to manage first aid situations involving infants and children confidently.

This course delivers practical, hands-on training aligned with legal and workplace requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. Participants will learn how to assess situations, prioritise care, and respond effectively to incidents within childcare and early learning environments.

You will learn to identify illness or injury, access emergency services, and safely provide first aid using action plans, equipment, and protocols. Training includes CPR, AED use, anaphylaxis and asthma management, as well as treatment for fractures, bleeding, shock, and other common emergencies.

You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, managing an infant or child with an acute illness, or who requires an immediate ambulance response and conveying incident details to parents, caregivers and emergency services.

The course covers completing incident documentation and debriefing to improve response, recognising psychological impacts, talking with children about their emotions, and seeking help as required.

This Childcare First Aid Course Cairns is required for those working in childcare, early learning, and education environments.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

Who should Take this Course?

This course is ideal for:

Childcare workers
Early learning educators
Teachers
Nannies and caregivers
Anyone working with children

Why Childcare First Aid is Different?

First aid for children requires specialised knowledge, including:

Infant CPR techniques
Managing choking in babies and children
Recognising childhood illnesses
Responding to allergic reactions and asthma

Where is the Cairns First Aid Course Delivered?

This first aid course can be delivered/assessed at your workplace or at our facility at White Rock in Cairns.

How long does first aid training take?

The following course duration is currently available:

Online with face-to-face assessment
Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours

Entry Requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing techniques on manikins.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/pre-course work.

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

The Queensland Work Health and Safety code of practice stipulates that refresher training in CPR should be carried out annually and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years.

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
Perform CPR on a child
Perform CPR on an infant
Manage a child casualty with anaphylaxis
Manage a child casualty with asthma
Manage a choking child and infant casualty
Manage a child casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
Manage a child casualty with a nosebleed
Manage a child casualty with a fracture and dislocation
Manage a child casualty with a sprain/strain
Manage a child casualty with envenomation (snake/funnel-web spider bite)

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.

This Childcare First Aid Course Cairns is essential for individuals working in childcare, early learning, and education settings, and is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

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Public Courses

Only 2 hours face-to-face

Small classes, not more than 2 students

Self-paced pre-course work

Nationally recognised

Mobile-friendly digital assessment

No paperwork, rapid processing

Free off-street parking

One-step online enrolment process

Some courses on weekends and after hours

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Our Location

We provide LVR CPR training across Cairns, including Edmonton, White Rock, Woree, Bentley Park, Mount Sheridan, and surrounding suburbs.

Childcare First Aid Course Cairns

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What is the Childcare First Aid Course in Cairns?

This course (HLTAID012) provides essential training for educators and carers to respond to emergencies involving infants and children, including CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma management.

Who needs Childcare First Aid training?

This course is required for childcare workers, early childhood educators, teachers, and anyone working in education and care settings who must meet national safety and compliance standards.

What does HLTAD1012 include?

The course includes:

CPR for infants and children
Asthma and anaphylaxis management
First aid for injuries and emergencies
Emergency response procedures in childcare settings

How long does the course take?

The course includes an online learning component and a face-to-face practical session (usually one day) to ensure both knowledge and hands-on skills are assessed.

Is this course nationally recognised?

Yes, the Childcare First Aid Course Cairns is nationally recognised and delivered in partnership with Allens Training Pvt Ltd (RTO 90909), meeting Australian training standards.The course includes an online learning component and a face-to-face practical session (usually one day) to ensure both knowledge and hands-on skills are assessed.

How often do I need to renew?

Regular renewal ensures you stay compliant and confident in emergency situations.

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