Are you a childcare educator, early childhood teacher, family day care educator or OSHC team member in Albury Wodonga? The week of 24 August 2026 is a practical opportunity to update your skills with professional HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid training from Yatson Training.
This course is designed for education and care settings. It focuses on the first aid situations you may face when caring for babies, toddlers and children. Training is hands-on, practical and led by experienced trainers, including lead trainer Jackie Hislop, Registered Nurse (RN).
Book your place through Yatson Training’s course page, or telephone Yatson Training on 0450 533 179 to discuss group and individual bookings.
What is HLTAID012 all about?
HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting is the nationally recognised first aid unit developed for childcare, early learning, family day care, kindergarten, preschool and outside school hours care environments.
The course helps you respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children. It also covers adult first aid skills because educators may need to assist a colleague, parent or visitor.
Typical training content includes:
- Infant, child and adult CPR.
- Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Choking response.
- Asthma emergencies.
- Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injector use.
- Febrile convulsions.
- Bleeding and wound care.
- Burns.
- Fractures and soft-tissue injuries.
- Head injuries.
- Poisoning and serious illness.
- Incident response and reporting considerations.
HLTAID012 also includes content relevant to emergency asthma and anaphylaxis management. Always check your service policies, state or territory requirements and employer obligations before relying on a certificate for compliance.
You can review the official unit details on training.gov.au. You can also refer to ACECQA guidance on approved first aid training.
Why childcare educators need practical first aid skills
Childcare emergencies can develop quickly. A child may choke during a meal, experience an asthma attack during outdoor play or suffer an allergic reaction without warning.
In these situations, you need more than general awareness. You need to:
- Recognise the signs of a serious emergency.
- Assess the child promptly.
- Call 000 when required.
- Begin appropriate first aid while waiting for emergency services.
- Communicate clearly with other educators.
- Follow the child’s medical management plan.
- Record and report the incident according to your service procedure.
Practical training allows you to rehearse these actions in a safe learning environment. You can practise on infant and child manikins. You can handle training equipment. You can ask questions about realistic childcare scenarios.
This is why Yatson Training focuses on interactive delivery rather than a dry, mandatory exercise. You do not simply listen to a presentation. You practise the skills you may need to use.
What you will practise during the course
A quality Childcare First Aid course HLTAID012 should give you the opportunity to demonstrate practical skills, not just complete online questions.
During your Yatson Training session, you can expect practical activities such as:
CPR for infants and children
Practise correct hand placement, compression depth, rescue breaths and CPR sequences for different age groups. Training helps you understand the physical differences between an infant, child and adult response.
Choking response
Learn how to identify a blocked airway and respond appropriately. Practise back blows and chest or abdominal thrusts using training manikins.
Asthma management
Review common asthma signs and practise the steps for assisting with a reliever and spacer. Follow the child’s asthma action plan where one is available.
Anaphylaxis management
Learn to recognise symptoms such as breathing difficulty, swelling, rash, vomiting or collapse. Practise the safe response to a suspected anaphylactic reaction, including using an adrenaline auto-injector trainer.
Common childhood injuries
Work through scenarios involving bleeding, burns, falls, head injuries, fractures and seizures. Focus on what to do first, what to monitor and when to escalate for medical help.
Communication and documentation
Discuss how to communicate with emergency services, families and other educators. Review the importance of accurate incident records and following workplace procedures.
Meet your trainer: Jackie Hislop RN
Yatson Training’s lead trainer, Jackie Hislop, RN, brings professional healthcare experience to the classroom. Jackie has worked as a Registered Nurse and has extensive experience in the medical field, care and training.
Her approach is clear and supportive. She explains the reason behind each step and gives participants time to practise. This is particularly useful for educators who want to understand how first aid skills apply to real childcare situations.
Yatson Training provides support from your first enquiry through to course completion and certification. Whether you are booking as an individual or organising training for your whole centre, the team can help you choose an appropriate option.
HLTAID012 compared with HLTAID011
You may have previously completed HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. This is a broad first aid unit suitable for many workplaces and general environments.
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting is tailored to services that care for children. It includes child and infant scenarios, as well as asthma and anaphylaxis content relevant to education and care settings.
The correct course depends on your role, workplace and service requirements. If you are unsure whether you need HLTAID012, ask your director, nominated supervisor or employer. You can also telephone Yatson Training on 0450 533 179 for guidance before booking.
When should you refresh your certification?
Keep a clear record of your training dates. In general:
- The HLTAID012 qualification is commonly refreshed every three years.
- The CPR component is generally refreshed every 12 months.
- Your service may set earlier renewal dates.
- You must complete the required practical assessment.
- Fully online training without face-to-face practical assessment may not meet childcare requirements.
- Store your certificate where it can be accessed for workplace records and compliance checks.
Do not wait until your certificate has expired. Booking ahead helps your service maintain appropriate coverage and reduces the risk of staff being unavailable when training is urgently needed.
For separate CPR updates, see Yatson Training’s information about HLTAID009 Provide CPR in Albury Wodonga.
Our recommendation for Albury Wodonga educators
Book your HLTAID012 training before the week of 24 August 2026 becomes fully allocated.
Use this checklist:
- Confirm the qualification required by your service.
- Check your current HLTAID012 and CPR expiry dates.
- Ask whether other educators also need to attend.
- Prepare any questions about asthma, anaphylaxis or infant CPR.
- Choose face-to-face practical training.
- Keep your certificate and renewal dates up to date.
- Review your service’s emergency plans after training.
Yatson Training offers flexible, hands-on training for corporate clients, childcare centres, small groups and individuals across Albury Wodonga and surrounding areas. Training can help your team build consistent responses and meet workplace safety responsibilities.
For larger services, ask about Corporate First Aid training in Albury Wodonga. Yatson Training can discuss your group size, preferred arrangements and course requirements.
Book HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid for the week of 24 August
Give your educators the opportunity to practise the skills they may need when caring for children.
Book directly through Yatson Training’s course page, or telephone 0450 533 179 for course information, group bookings and availability.
You can also visit yatsontraining.com.au or use the Yatson Training contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is HLTAID012 necessary for childcare educators?
Many education and care services require educators to hold a current approved first aid qualification, along with current asthma and anaphylaxis training. HLTAID012 is designed to address these education and care needs. Confirm the exact requirement with your service and regulator.
Can I complete the whole course online?
Childcare first aid training generally requires a practical component. You need to demonstrate skills such as CPR and emergency response with a trainer. Ask Yatson Training about the available delivery format before enrolling.
How often do I need to renew CPR?
CPR is generally refreshed every 12 months. Check your service policy and the requirements attached to your role.
Is the course suitable for family day care and OSHC staff?
Yes. HLTAID012 is designed for education and care settings, including family day care, kindergarten, preschool and OSHC. Confirm your individual obligations with your employer or service.
Is professional training cost-effective for a childcare centre?
Yes. A planned group course can reduce disruption, improve consistency and help you maintain current staff records. More importantly, it gives educators the chance to practise before an emergency occurs.
Need professional First Aid training in Albury Wodonga? Telephone Yatson Training on 0450 533 179 for all your HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid needs.
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