If you work in early learning, family day care, outside school hours care or vacation care, you need practical skills that you can use when a child or infant becomes unwell or injured.
Yatson Training is running HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting in Albury Wodonga during the week commencing Monday 21 September 2026. The scheduled practical session is on Friday 25 September 2026.
This course is designed for educators who need relevant, hands-on training for real education and care environments. It covers CPR, common childhood emergencies, asthma, anaphylaxis, injuries and the communication steps required after an incident.
Book HLTAID012 through Yatson Training, or view the Yatson Training course list.
What is HLTAID012 all about?
HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is the nationally recognised unit for responding to first aid emergencies involving infants, children and adults in an education and care environment.
The unit focuses on:
- Recognising and assessing an emergency.
- Protecting yourself, bystanders and the casualty.
- Performing CPR on adults, children and infants.
- Using an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Managing asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies.
- Responding to choking, bleeding, burns, fractures, seizures and other common injuries.
- Providing appropriate care while waiting for emergency services.
- Reporting the incident to emergency services, parents, carers and your workplace.
- Reviewing the response and identifying further support when required.
HLTAID012 supersedes the older HLTAID004 unit and is not equivalent to it. You can check the current unit details and assessment requirements on training.gov.au.
Why childcare educators need specialised first aid training
Children do not always present like adults during an emergency. Their airways, bodies, communication skills and medical needs can differ. Infants may also require different CPR techniques and positioning.
Your workplace may need staff who can respond to:
- A child who is choking during a meal or activity.
- An infant who is unresponsive or not breathing normally.
- An asthma attack during indoor or outdoor play.
- Anaphylaxis after exposure to an allergen.
- A fall resulting in a suspected fracture or head injury.
- A significant cut, burn or nosebleed.
- A seizure, febrile convulsion or sudden illness.
- A child showing signs of shock (a serious physical response to illness or injury).
HLTAID012 gives you a structured response. Check the situation. Call for help. Apply first aid. Monitor the child. Report what happened accurately.
The unit also reinforces consent, privacy, infection control, personal protective equipment and workplace incident procedures. These details matter when you are caring for children and communicating with families.
Course promotion: Albury Wodonga practical session on Friday 25 September
Yatson Training’s course is scheduled during the week commencing 21 September 2026, with the practical session taking place on Friday 25 September 2026 in the Albury Wodonga area.
Use the direct course link to review the current enrolment information:
Please check the booking page for the latest information about the course schedule, location, delivery arrangements, fees and enrolment requirements.
Yatson Training offers flexible First Aid Training Albury Wodonga educators can access as individuals, small groups or through workplace bookings. If you are coordinating training for a childcare service, contact Yatson Training before booking so the team can discuss your staff numbers and requirements.
What you will practise during HLTAID012
HLTAID012 is not just a theory session. You will practise key procedures using realistic training equipment and simulated scenarios.
Expect to work with:
- Adult, child and infant resuscitation manikins.
- CPR and rescue breathing techniques.
- AED training equipment.
- Child and infant choking scenarios.
- Asthma medication and spacer devices.
- An adrenaline auto-injector training device.
- Bandages, dressings and workplace first aid supplies.
- Personal protective equipment.
- Incident reporting documentation.
You will need to demonstrate practical skills and complete the required knowledge assessments. The course includes realistic scenarios so you can practise identifying signs and symptoms, selecting an appropriate response and communicating the incident clearly.
Learn from an experienced Registered Nurse
Yatson Training’s lead trainer, Jackie Hislop RN, is a Registered Nurse with strong health and first aid experience. Her clinical background supports a practical approach to training.
Jackie and the Yatson Training team focus on helping you understand not only what to do, but why each step matters. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, practise techniques and receive feedback during the session.
This approach is useful for educators who feel uncertain about CPR, infant first aid or emergency decision-making. The training is interactive, direct and relevant to the situations you may face in an education and care setting.
Yatson Training also supports you from the initial enquiry through to course completion and certification. That makes it easier for service managers to organise staff training and maintain accurate records.
HLTAID012, CPR currency and workplace safety
Your service should monitor the currency of each staff member’s first aid and CPR training. Requirements can depend on the type of education and care service, state or territory rules and the policies of your organisation.
As a general guide:
- The first aid qualification is commonly renewed every three years.
- CPR skills are generally refreshed every 12 months.
- Your service should confirm which qualifications and refresher periods apply to its staff.
- Family day care educators may have individual training obligations.
- Centre-based services need appropriate trained staff available while children are in care.
- Online-only training may not meet the practical requirements expected for education and care first aid.
Review the relevant guidance from ACECQA and the Australian Resuscitation Council. Always confirm your service’s requirements with your approved provider, regulator or workplace compliance contact.
Our recommendation
Do not wait until a certificate is close to expiring. Review your staff training register now.
Check each educator’s HLTAID012 status.
Confirm that CPR refreshers are current.
Identify gaps in staff coverage for each shift.
Book replacement or refresher training early.
Practise your service’s emergency procedures with the whole team.
Also review your workplace first aid kit, emergency action plans, parent contact details and incident reporting process. Training is most effective when it matches the procedures and equipment used in your service.
If your organisation also needs general workplace training, Yatson Training provides Corporate First Aid training in the Albury Wodonga area. The team can also assist with HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, CPR training and Workplace First Aid certification for other work environments.
If you are searching for Learn CPR in Albury / Wodonga, ask the team which course best suits your role and current certificate.
Book your September HLTAID012 course
The practical session for this course is scheduled for Friday 25 September 2026. Places may be limited, so book early if you need certification for employment, placement or service compliance.
Book the Childcare First Aid course HLTAID012 online, or call Yatson Training on 0450 533 179 to discuss your requirements.
Yatson Training provides professional, hands-on First Aid training for corporate clients, childcare services, small groups and individuals across Albury Wodonga and surrounding areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is HLTAID012 necessary for childcare educators?
HLTAID012 is the recognised education and care first aid unit used by many childcare and early learning services. Your exact obligations depend on your role, service type and applicable regulations. Confirm the requirement with your employer or regulator.
Can I complete HLTAID012 entirely online?
The unit requires practical skill demonstration. A fully online course may not meet education and care requirements. Check that your chosen course includes the required face-to-face practical assessment.
How often do I need to renew CPR?
CPR is generally refreshed every 12 months. Check your certificate and workplace requirements before the expiry date.
Is professional training cost-effective for a childcare service?
Yes. Planned training helps reduce compliance gaps, supports consistent emergency responses and gives staff time to practise before an incident occurs. It is more effective than relying on informal instructions or outdated knowledge.
How do I book the Albury Wodonga course?
Use the direct HLTAID012 booking page, visit yatsontraining.com.au, or call 0450 533 179.
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