The Importance of First Aid Training for Educators & Childcare Workers

Childcare and education professionals play a vital role in shaping future generations, but their responsibility extends well beyond teaching ABCs and numbers. Educators and childcare workers are trusted with the safety of young ones daily, and being equipped with the right first aid skills can make all the difference – especially in emergencies.

Working with children means being prepared for the unexpected. Kids are adventurous, curious, and sometimes accident-prone. Having the first aid training to handle everything from minor injuries to serious incidents with confidence brings peace of mind to staff, parents, and carers alike, as well as meeting legal and regulatory requirements specific to the childcare setting.

What Is Childcare First Aid?

A childcare first aid course extends beyond basic response training and is specifically designed to address the unique needs of children. This training includes managing situations like choking, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and administering CPR in a way that is specific to infants and children, as they can respond differently to treatment than adults.

Remedy First Aid Training’s HLTAID012 Course

The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is a specialised course that delivers a nationally recognised qualification, meeting all Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) standards and ACECQA guidelines. This is the course of choice for all childcare and education professionals working with infants, children and young people.

By undertaking first aid training with Remedy, childcare workers and educators gain more than just technical skills. They benefit from real world experience shared by a team of highly trained, industry experts with backgrounds as first responders, in acute care, nursing and childcare sectors.

What You’ll Learn & What You’ll Gain

Practical knowledge, including how to handle:

• Childhood-specific emergencies, from burns and choking, to seizures, allergic reactions and diabetic crises
• Injuries like fractures, head trauma, sprains
• Infant and child CPR, tailored for age-appropriate care
• Asthma and anaphylaxis management, with proper use of EpiPens and inhalers
• First aid kit setups and maintenance for childcare environments
• Administrative aspects of first aid such as incident reporting

Confidence to:

• Identify and act on emergencies – quickly and effectively
• Assess and respond to common child related illnesses and injuries, including infection control
• Use first aid equipment
• Communicate with emergency services
• Look after the children in your care, providing reassurance to families and care teams alike

Flexible Training Options

At Remedy First Aid Training, we understand the busy schedules of childcare workers. That’s why we offer :

• On-Site Training – Ideal for organisations wanting to train their entire team at their workplace.
• Public Courses – Held monthly at our Mordialloc location, perfect for individuals or small groups.

Both formats provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences with expert trainers passionate about equipping participants with life-saving skills.

In addition, we have a 100% online courses that teach valuable skills to childcare workers about how to identify children or young people at risk and how to report in line with legislative requirements. Learn more.

And for parents and carers, a non-accredited first aid course covering the key first aid topics for looking after children and babies can also be completed 100% online. See more detail.

Staying Up To Date & Renewing Your Qualifications

First aid certification isn’t a one-and-done process. To remain compliant with workplace and legal requirements, childcare professionals need to renew their training regularly:

• General First Aid certifications should be renewed every three years.
• CPR Training should be refreshed annually.

Staying up to date ensures your skills stay sharp so you can act decisively when it counts.

The Importance of Choosing the Right Trainer

First aid training isn’t just about ticking compliance boxes – it’s about knowing you can make a difference when it matters most. At Remedy First Aid Training, we specialise in delivering practical, memorable, hands-on first aid training for childcare professionals. Whether you’re an individual or part of a team, our HLTAID012 course- with excellent real world experiences shared by our highly qualified trainers – will prepare you to handle everything from minor injuries to serious emergencies with confidence.

Sign up for our next Mordialloc session now and gain skills that will empower you, enhance your workplace contributions, and most importantly, protect the children in your care.

Get in touch if you’d like to arrange efficient and engaging childcare first aid training for a group at your workplace and we’ll come to you on a date that suits!

Relevant Resources

Feel free to download some of our free guides to get you started:

ASTHMA
CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES
INFECTION CONTROL