Managing Medical Conditions in Early Childhood Services Training Course (AUS Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
This course helps early childhood educators understand how to safely support children with diagnosed medical conditions in line with Australian legal requirements. It focuses on Regulation 90 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and walks through what services must have in place – from medical management plans to communication with families and emergency responses.
Educators will explore practical examples of managing conditions such as asthma, diabetes and anaphylaxis, along with other ongoing health needs. The course reinforces clear processes, careful record-keeping and confident decision-making, so staff can protect children’s health while maintaining trust with families and regulatory bodies. A digital certificate is issued on completion, suitable for Australian early childhood services.
This course will take approximately 29 minutes to complete.
Why is the Managing Medical Conditions in Early Childhood Services Course Important?
Children with medical conditions are at higher risk of harm if their needs are not understood or managed correctly. In busy early learning environments, even small gaps in communication or documentation can have serious consequences – from missed medication to delayed emergency responses. Services must ensure every educator knows what to look for, where plans are stored and how to act quickly and calmly when something goes wrong.
Under the Education and Care Services National Regulations (Australia), Regulation 90 sets clear requirements for medical conditions policy, risk minimisation plans and communication with families. Meeting these obligations is not just about compliance – it’s about safeguarding children, supporting inclusion and demonstrating a robust duty of care. This course helps your service turn those legal requirements into everyday practice, reducing risk and supporting compliance.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Educators, room leaders and assistants working in early childhood services
- Nominated Supervisors, Educational Leaders and service managers
- Casual, agency or relief educators who may support children with medical conditions
- Administrative or support staff involved in enrolment, documentation or family communication
Topics Covered
- Regulation 90 and medical condition requirements
- Responding to common medical conditions
- Managing risk, communication and records
Course Experience
Learners can complete this course entirely online, at a time and pace that suits them and their service. They will work through real-world scenarios, reflection activities and knowledge checks designed for early childhood settings.
In every enrolment, learners can expect:
- Fully online access, available anytime on connected devices
- Interactive, scenario-based learning tailored to early childhood practice
- Self-paced completion with the ability to pause and resume as needed
- A scored assessment (9 questions) requiring 9/9 correct answers to pass
- Instant digital certificate on successful completion
- Accessible design that meets WCAG 2.2 AA and supports a range of literacy levels
Assessment
To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a minimum of 9 out of 9 correct answers in the assessment.
Related Courses
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- Duty of Care for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Active Supervision in Early Learning Training Course (AUS Version)
- Allergy Awareness in Early Learning Training Course (AUS Version)
- WHS Fundamentals for Managers – AU Model Laws Training Course (AUS Version)
- Managing Slip and Trip Hazards Training Course (AUS Version)
- General Evacuation Training Course (AUS Version)
- Guiding Children’s Behaviours in Early Learning Training Course (AUS Version)
- Food Safety: Contamination, Storage and Allergies Training Course
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the key requirements of Regulation 90 and how they apply to early childhood services.
- Identify common medical conditions in children (such as asthma, diabetes and anaphylaxis) and the associated risks in daily routines.
- Apply service policies, medical management plans and risk minimisation strategies to support children with medical conditions.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including when and how to escalate for urgent help.
- Maintain accurate communication and documentation to support compliance and build trust with families and regulators.
Organisational Benefits
Implementing this training across your service or group of services can help you to:
- Reduce the risk of medical incidents linked to unclear procedures or missed information.
- Demonstrate compliance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations, particularly Regulation 90.
- Give educators clear, consistent guidance so they can act confidently in emergencies.
- Strengthen communication and record-keeping practices around children’s medical needs.
- Provide assurance to families, regulators and assessors that medical conditions are managed safely and systematically.
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is the Managing Medical Conditions in Early Childhood Services Course Important?
Children with medical conditions are at higher risk of harm if their needs are not understood or managed correctly. In busy early learning environments, even small gaps in communication or documentation can have serious consequences – from missed medication to delayed emergency responses. Services must ensure every educator knows what to look for, where plans are stored and how to act quickly and calmly when something goes wrong.
Under the Education and Care Services National Regulations (Australia), Regulation 90 sets clear requirements for medical conditions policy, risk minimisation plans and communication with families. Meeting these obligations is not just about compliance – it’s about safeguarding children, supporting inclusion and demonstrating a robust duty of care. This course helps your service turn those legal requirements into everyday practice, reducing risk and supporting compliance.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Educators, room leaders and assistants working in early childhood services
- Nominated Supervisors, Educational Leaders and service managers
- Casual, agency or relief educators who may support children with medical conditions
- Administrative or support staff involved in enrolment, documentation or family communication
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Regulation 90 and medical condition requirements
- Responding to common medical conditions
- Managing risk, communication and records
Experience
Course Experience
Learners can complete this course entirely online, at a time and pace that suits them and their service. They will work through real-world scenarios, reflection activities and knowledge checks designed for early childhood settings.
In every enrolment, learners can expect:
- Fully online access, available anytime on connected devices
- Interactive, scenario-based learning tailored to early childhood practice
- Self-paced completion with the ability to pause and resume as needed
- A scored assessment (9 questions) requiring 9/9 correct answers to pass
- Instant digital certificate on successful completion
- Accessible design that meets WCAG 2.2 AA and supports a range of literacy levels
Assessment
To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a minimum of 9 out of 9 correct answers in the assessment.
Related Courses
-
- Duty of Care for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Active Supervision in Early Learning Training Course (AUS Version)
- Allergy Awareness in Early Learning Training Course (AUS Version)
- WHS Fundamentals for Managers – AU Model Laws Training Course (AUS Version)
- Managing Slip and Trip Hazards Training Course (AUS Version)
- General Evacuation Training Course (AUS Version)
- Guiding Children’s Behaviours in Early Learning Training Course (AUS Version)
- Food Safety: Contamination, Storage and Allergies Training Course
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the key requirements of Regulation 90 and how they apply to early childhood services.
- Identify common medical conditions in children (such as asthma, diabetes and anaphylaxis) and the associated risks in daily routines.
- Apply service policies, medical management plans and risk minimisation strategies to support children with medical conditions.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including when and how to escalate for urgent help.
- Maintain accurate communication and documentation to support compliance and build trust with families and regulators.
Organisational Benefits
Implementing this training across your service or group of services can help you to:
- Reduce the risk of medical incidents linked to unclear procedures or missed information.
- Demonstrate compliance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations, particularly Regulation 90.
- Give educators clear, consistent guidance so they can act confidently in emergencies.
- Strengthen communication and record-keeping practices around children’s medical needs.
- Provide assurance to families, regulators and assessors that medical conditions are managed safely and systematically.
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |