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Remote Area First Aid
Course Description
Remote Area First Aid is designed for people working or traveling in remote areas. This first aid training course will equip them with the knowledge and skills to respond to a medical emergency in a remote or isolated area where delivery of the casualty to an established medical facility could be delayed.
Course Content
- Senior First Aid curriculum review
- Preparation for work or travel in isolated areas
- Communications systems
- Extended casualty care
- Improvised treatment and resources
- Lifting and moving casualties
- Immobilization
- Nutrition
- Temperature extremes
- Medication and First Aid Kits
- Record keeping and reporting
- Evacuation
- Outdoor scenarios
Methods of Delivery and Course Duration
- 2 days of interactive training and assessment with outdoor scenarios as location permits
Course Information
Pre-requisite: It is highly recommended that participants hold a current Senior First Aid certificate
On successfully completing the training, participants will obtain a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in the unit of competence:
- HLTCPR201A - Perform CPR
- HLTFA302A - Provide First Aid in Remote Situation
Validity: Remote Area First Aid is valid for 3 years. It is recommendation from the Australian resuscitation council that the CPR component be updated every 12 months.
Course Fee
Remote Area First Aid:
$175.00 per person (GST exempt)
Price includes professional instruction, all course materials and certification.