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HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

$390 per person

Be Prepared for the Unexpected: Remote First Aid Course

When emergencies happen in remote or isolated locations, immediate medical assistance may not always be available. This Remote First Aid course equips you with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively, even when help is delayed or evacuation is required.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Prepare for emergencies based on the unique challenges of remote sites.

  • Respond confidently in line with legal and workplace requirements and Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

  • Assess a casualty and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

  • Relay concise and accurate information to emergency services to assist in reaching your location.

  • Perform triage for multiple casualties and provide ongoing care until professional help arrives.

Specialised Remote First Aid Skills:

  • Provide basic first aid and CPR tailored to remote conditions.

  • Manage specific challenges like hypothermia, hyperthermia, and head, neck, or spinal injuries.

  • Treat life-threatening bleeding using tourniquets and haemostatic dressings.

  • Care for casualties in shock and stabilize them for extended periods.

Additional Skills for Remote Settings:

  • Complete detailed incident documentation to ensure accurate reporting.

  • Debrief and identify areas for improvement in response times and techniques.

  • Recognize and address the psychological impacts of emergencies, including stress management and the need for professional support.

Whether you work in remote locations, adventure tourism, or any other setting where immediate medical assistance isn’t guaranteed, this course will prepare you to handle emergencies with confidence and skill.

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Location: Western Sydney, Blue Mountains
Sign up today and be ready to respond when it matters most—even in the most challenging environments!

  • The following units will be included in your certificate:

    • HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

    • HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    • HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

    • HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

  • This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

  • Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

    • Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 16 Hours

    • Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours

  • Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.

    Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.

  • Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

  • This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months

  • Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

  • Practical scenarios and performance tasks:

    • Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)

    • Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario

    • Perform CPR on an infant

    • Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis

    • Manage a casualty with asthma

    • Manage a choking casualty

    • Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning

    • Manage a casualty with a nosebleed

    • Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation

    • Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain

    • Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)

    • Manage a casualty with hyperthermia

    • Simulated scenario – First aid response in a remote site (plan and prepare for a remote trip, conduct a basic triage, coordinate an evacuation)

    • Complete a planning and equipment checklist

     Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.