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HLTAID013 Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
Course Cost
$97
Course Code
HLTAID013
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No
Does the course meet workplace requirements?
Yes
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Course: HLTAID013 Provide first aid in remote or isolated site Cost: $97 Course Length & Time: 5

HLTAID013 Provide first aid in remote or isolated site

Provide first aid in remote situations is delivered in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures.
This unit of competency deals with 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.
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.
This course is designed to meet the first aid needs of bushwalkers, climbers, canooers, cavers, 4WD enthusiasts, outdoor/adventure instructors, wilderness guides, scout leaders, or people who work and live in remote and/or isolated locations

Covid-19 Precautions

At First Aid Pro your health and safety is our priority. Infection control measures and COVID-19 practices are applied across all our training facilities. Please remember if you are unwell or experiencing any symptoms, we ask that you contact us to reschedule your training. For further information please email courses@firstaidpro.com.au.

How is the Course Delivered?

No Online Workbook or E-Learning Required

Training and Assessment are delivered Face to Face (8hours)

Plus + Prior to attending the face-to-face training and assessment, you will be required to complete the pre-course reading (PDF) and, complete the questions in the knowledge workbook. The workbook must be printed, questions completed and, brought to the face- to- face session on the day.

The pre-reading and workbook are emailed at the time of booking. The readings and workbook are a self-paced, self-directed, and mandatory component of the course.

The actual number of study hours required for each learner to complete the assessment varies depending on the learners existing knowledge, skills and experience.

How is the Course Structured?

All participants will be assessed through a combination of the following assessment methods:

Practical Demonstrations: Simulated scenarios/Role playing
Project (Incident Report Forms)
Knowledge Assessment

Course Requirements

Participants must be 14 years of age (those who are under 18 must present enrolment form from a parent or guardian to accept responsibility)
Prepare verbal incident reports or provide information to enable preparation of an incident report (e.g. first aid report)
Communicate effectively and assertively in an incident (e.g. give a casualty handover)
Use literacy and numeracy skills as require reading, interpret and apply guideline and protocols (e.g. read and follow ARC guidelines)
Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compression and breaths) on an adult manikin placed on the floor
Perform at least 2 minutes of interrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compression) on an infant manikin placed on the firm surface

Course Fees

Subject to group pricing based on amount of attendees

Course Times

This course is only being offered to workplace groups at this time- to register your interest please email: courses@firstaidpro.com.au

Includes:

HLTAID013 – Provide first aid in remote situations
HLTAID011 – Provide first aid
HLTAID012 – Basic emergency life support
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Up to Date full Colour Learner Guide
Digital Statement of Attainment

HLTAID013 Provide remote first aid Certificate Issued Same Day (T&C)

Fully Accredited | Same Day Certificates

On the day after successful completion of the training course:

All certificates (Statement of Attainment) are issued electronically in HLTAID013 – Provide first aid in remote situations, HLTAID011 Provide first aid (including HLTAID012 Provide basic emergency life support and HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation). (T&C)
Additionally, hard copies can be purchased for a fee of $12 including postage.
As recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council and Safe Work Australia, your HLTAID013 – Provide first aid in remote situations certificate is valid for three (3) years. The HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation component of the course is valid for 12 months and will need to be updated annually for you to keep your certification current.

Course Content

Remote considerations in the provision of remote, wilderness first aid, including:

Typical hazards and strategies for preparing supplies to address contingencies
Management options relations to transporting casualty, including aero-medical evacuation
How to identify and prepare areas for safe evacuation, including aero-medical evacuation
How and when to access emergency response services
Communication systems, equipment, and methods available in remote situations
Priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life-threatening conditions
Specific considerations contextualised to marine, alpine, desert, rural/remote settings, and tropical environments.

Considerations when providing remote, wilderness first aid, including

Airway obstruction due to body position
Appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
Chain of survival
How to conduct a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment
Assessment and interpretation of vital signs, including respirations, temperature and
Plus More!

State/Territory regulations, remote and wilderness first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures:

ARC Guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
Safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
Requirements for currency of skill and knowledge

Legal, workplace and community considerations including:

Awareness of potential need for stress–management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
Duty of care requirements
Respectful behavior towards a casualty
Own skills and limitations
Consent
Privacy and confidentiality requirements
Importance of debriefing

First aid management procedures, contextualised to the workplace remote, wilderness and/or isolated situation:

Management of conscious or unconscious patients
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Adults and Babies
External bleeding – trauma and shock
Respiratory emergencies
Cardiac emergencies
Fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries
Head neck and spinal injuries
Diabetes
Anaphylaxis
Seizures / convulsions
Envenomation, poisoning bites, and stings
Burns
Hypothermia
Heat Stroke
Crush Injuries
Monitor the condition of the victim
Follow relevant procedures for recording first aid
Detail the victim’s condition & the techniques applied
Calling Emergency Services

Medical trauma conditions covered in remote first aid and in the wilderness

Abdominal injuries
Allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
Basic care of a wound
Bleeding control
Burns
Cardiac conditions, including chest pain
Choking and airway obstruction
Crush injuries
Diabetes
Dislocations
Drowning
Envenomation
Environmental impact, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, and heat stroke
Eye and ear injuries
Febrile convulsions
Fractures
Head, neck and spinal injuries
Minor skin injuries
Needle stick injuries
Poisoning and toxic substances
Respiratory distress, including asthma
Seizures, including epilepsy
Shock
Soft tissue injuries, including sprains and strains
Stroke
Unconsciousness

Basic anatomy and physiology relating to:

How to recognise a person is not breathing normally
Chest
Chest
Upper airway and effect of positional change
Considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions, including specific considerations for remote settings

Further topics providing remote first aid and wilderness first aid

Accident prevention
Steps in incident management
Mechanisms of injury
Casualty Assessment – The primary and secondary survey, hygiene, and prolonged care
Casualty management and monitoring
Documentation
Documentation
Action plans and evacuation issues – retrieval and evacuation
Lifting and moving of the casualty
Improvise treatment and resources
The factors of survival
Summoning assistance

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:

Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:

performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
managed the unconscious breathing casualty
followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s remote and/or isolated situation:

demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
conducted a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of the casualty
assessed vital signs, including respirations, pulse and temperature
post-incident debrief and evaluation
provided an accurate verbal and written report of the incident

Applied first aid response in a remote situation for the following:

allergic reaction
anaphylaxis
basic care of a wound
bleeding control
choking and airway obstruction
envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
environmental impacts, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke
fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques
head, neck and spinal injuries, using immobilisation principles
respiratory distress, including asthma
shock

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:

ARC guidelines relevant to provision of CPR and first aid
safe work practices to minimise risks and potential hazards
infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
legal, workplace and community considerations including:
awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
duty of care requirements
respectful behaviour towards a casualty
own skills and limitations
consent
privacy and confidentiality requirements
importance of debriefing

Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

Sunshine Coast First Aid is a trusted First Aid course provider with experienced and knowledgeable facilitators. Our Provide First Aid course (HLTAID004) is both nationally accredited (RTO 40407) and endorsed by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). It qualifies for 6 hours of continual professional development (CPD) by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia so you can be assured of the quality and integrity of the training we provide.

Provide First Aid Course locations across the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast First Aid offers the full spectrum of first aid courses in the following locations:

Caboolture– Lakes Centre, Suite 4 – Training Room, 8-22 King St, Caboolture QLD 4510
Caloundra – Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra QLD 4551
Maroochydore – Sands Tavern, Plaza Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Mooloolaba – Suite 7/137 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba QLD 4557

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NO Pre Tests Required

Our course is flexible in delivery and we provide a learner guide to be studied by participants prior to attending their practical session.

To ensure the integrity of our assessment process there is no online asessment completed, however written assessment and progressive assessments will take place during your practical session.

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