Provide First aid in remote or isolated site

HLTAID013

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response and emergency life support to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation. The unit applies to workers who may be required to prepare for and provide a first aid response in locations beyond the reach of timely medical assistance.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response in a remote location.

Topics include:

Assessing an emergency and selecting first aid equipment and resources to manage a range of incidents
Evaluating information about a remote or isolated site and identifying injuries or illnesses requiring extended management
Completing pre-departure safety and serviceability checks on equipment
Triage of multicausality incidents
Airway and breathing management, including choking and airway obstruction
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, including single-rescuer and two-rescuer techniques
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Administration of oxygen to a conscious/unconscious patient
Safe oxygen administration, including oxygen delivery methods
Medication administration according to medical instructions
Medical conditions including cardiac events, diabetes, and epilepsy
Infection control and first aid for minor wounds
Allergic reactions, Anaphylaxis and Asthma
Control of major external bleeding and shock
Management of near drowning, hyperthermia and hypothermia
Burns and electrical shock
Eye and soft tissue injuries, fractures, and spinal injuries
Venomous bites and stings
Head, chest, and abdominal injuries
Assessment of the sick and injured, including taking vital signs, and prolonged treatment of a casualty
Communicating details of an incident, including handover to the ambulance and reporting requirements
Evacuation of a casualty
Debriefing and evaluation of response to critical incidents

Course Duration

Option 1 – 24 hours (3 x 8-hour days) classroom training and assessment with online lectures and module questions
Option 2 – 16 hours (2 x 8-hour days) classroom training and assessment with online lectures and module questions
Option 3 – 32 hours (4 x 8-hour days) full face-to-face training and assessment

Enrol in Provide First aid in remote or isolated site

Complete our short enquiry form and one of our team will get in touch to discuss the course and your goals, and answer any questions you may have.

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Assessment Methods

Progressive assessment throughout the course, including demonstration of practical skills, and written and oral questions relating to underpinning knowledge. Students must be able to demonstrate CPR on a manikin placed on the ground to be competent in this course.

Course Cost

$495 / $290 / $590

Prefer the phone? 1300 808 322

Course Cost Overview

Option 1 – 24 hours (3 x 8-hour days) classroom training and assessment with online lectures and module questions
Option 2 – 16 hours (2 x 8-hour days) classroom training and assessment with online lectures and module questions
Option 3 – 32 hours (4 x 8-hour days) full face-to-face training and assessment

Included in this cost, you receive access to our online student portal for the pre-course work, bestselling first aid emergency manual, training and assessment, HLTAID013 Statement of Attainment, face shield, and the student activity workbook to complete on the training day.

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Ready to enrol in the Provide First aid in remote or isolated site

Complete our short enquiry form and one of our team will get in touch to discuss the course and your goals, and answer any questions you may have.

Prefer the phone? 1300 808 322