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Remote Area First Aid

Aim

The aim of this course is to provide skills, in accordance with industry guidelines, such that participants are confident to provide First Aid in a Remote and/or isolated environment when the need arises.

Description

This course is an intensive first aid training program where it is assumed that the participants are working/travelling in remote areas, and, if an accident/ illness occurred, it would take definitive medical care up to two hours, to get to the casualty. The emphasis, of this course, is on managing a casualty in a remote environment for an extended period of time. It is crucial that a good assessment is made of the casualty and accurate information obtained in order to make the decision as to the urgency of the patient’s condition and the treatment required. Participants will engage in a range of experiential practical scenarios ranging from 15 minute one-on-one sessions to extended one hour scenarios. The course is a good balance between theory and the all-important practical skills.

Duration

28 hours (3 days).

Unit/s of Competence

(HLTFA302A) Provide first Aid in remote situation

Accreditation

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and a Risk Response & Rescue Certificate of Completion.

Course Content

  • Anatomy.
  • Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines for the provision of first aid.
  • Principles and concepts for practicing first aid.
  • Skills and limitations of first aiders.
  • Procedures for dealing with major and minor injury and illness.
  • First aid management of common conditions.
  • Priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life threatening conditions.
  • Improvisation of treatment and associated resources.
  • Spinal Care.
  • Working knowledge of communication systems, equipment and methods as available in a remote situation.
  • Understanding of OHS principles.
  • Infection control principles and procedures, including the use of standard precautions.
  • Principles of identifying and preparing area for safe evacuation (including aero-medical evacuation).
  • Principles of preparing for providing first aid in an area remote from ready assistance, including identifying and preparing supplies to address contingencies specific to different types of situations.
  • Awareness of stress management techniques and available support.
  • Social & legal issues such as duty of care, diversity, debriefing & confidentiality.
  • Casualty assessments and decision making.
  • Safe manual handling of casualties.
  • Incident reporting and communication.
  • Self-evaluation.

Pre-Requisites

Nil.

Assessment

Assessment is conducted by Risk Response & Rescue using evidence of skills and knowledge obtained throughout the program.

Max Course Size

12

Supervision Ratio

1:12

Compliance


Course Material

Each participant will receive a learner resource kit.


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