HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to a casualty(s) in a remote and/or isolated situation.
IN AN EMERGENCY, EVERY MINUTE COUNTS. DON'T PANIC. BE PREPARED.
Target Audience:
This 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. Suitable for employees travelling to isolated areas or first aid officers operating in remote sites and communities. Also those spending recreation time in remote areas - bushwalkers, on boats, camping in wilderness etc
Course Contents:
  • Planning and preparing
  • Managing the remote situation
  • Prolonged care of casualties and self
  • Infection control in remote situations
  • Managing the deteriorating casualty
  • Triage
  • Managing injuries and illness
  • Lifting and moving casualties
  • Bites and stings
  • Emergency communications
  • Rescue preparation and evacuation
Course Duration
This course requires 2 days training, including practical emergency scenarios and classroom assessment. Renewals take one day, and proof of your in-date certification must be made available prior to the course.
Course Competencies Awarded:
Certificate of AttainmentHLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated SiteHLTAID011 - Provide First AidHLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Please note CPR is included in this unit and does not need to be booked separately. Aptas delivers training on behalf of Skills Network Australia Pty Ltd, RTO No. 41410
Recommended Recertification:
Under the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, it is recommended that those trained in CPR (HLTAID009) refresh their skills every 12 months, in order for the units of competencies in this course to remain current. It is recommended recertification be undertaken every 3 years for HLTAID013.
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On the Day:
Wear/Bring: Comfortable clothes and closed in shoes - there is a practical element to this course.