HLTAID013 Remote First Aid Course Brisbane

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units:

• HLTAID013 Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

A digital copy will be available to download from your learner dashboard, usually within 24 hours.

This is dependent on participants successfully completing their online training. If not, the certificate will be delayed until this is done. Fridays and weekends may also affect the speed at which a certificate is issued.

If a hard copy of the certificate is required, this must be requested in advance. An additional $5 fee will apply. Please note that hard copies can take up to 30 business days to arrive (based on Australia Post).

It is recommended that this unit be renewed every 3 years in line with industry standards.

REMOTE FIRST AID TOPICS COVERED:
• Preparation and planning
• First Aid Kit Equipment for remote areas, communication, clothing, safety and risk management, environmental skills and considerations
• Survival skills, improvisation in first aid using available resources, long-term care for casualties in remote situations
• Stretchers, manual lifting and evacuation of casualties, and more!

STANDARD FIRST AID TOPICS COVERED:
• Abdominal injuries, chest injuries
• Allergic reactions, asthma
• Anaphylaxis
• Assessing the casualty
• Bandages and slings, fractures and dislocations
• External bleeding
• Burns, bites and stings
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Choking, spinal injuries
• Diabetes
• Drug overdoses
• Eye and head injuries
• Poisoning
• Safety issues at home and at work
• Shock
• Sprains, strains and bruising
• Stroke
• Traffic accidents
• Unconscious casualty
• What to do in an emergency, calling for help

PREREQUISITES
This unit of competency has no prerequisites in order to enrol and is suitable for those with no prior skills or knowledge in first aid.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This course requires that you are physically capable of performing uninterrupted CPR for at least 2 minutes on a CPR manikin placed on the floor.

ONLINE REQUIREMENTS
All participants are required to complete online pre-course learning before attending the practical session. To do so, you will need a desktop or mobile device with internet access.

All format options for this course incorporate pre-course online learning, including:

• EXPRESS PRACTICAL FORMAT – Comprehensive video-based online learning and theory assessment prior to attendance
• FACE-TO-FACE FORMAT – Short online learning to cover basics prior to attendance

Once booked, you will receive an email with details of your chosen assessment location and time. Simply complete the video-based online training on your chosen device at your convenience.

Remember:

1. Your online learning must be completed before attending your practical assessment.
2. All modules will become green when this is finished.
3. To ensure you are fully prepared and confident for the practical assessment, we recommend rewatching the assessable topics carefully just prior to attending.

Current industry standards recommend the following recertification frequency to maintain currency of skills and knowledge:

• HLTAID013 Provide first aid in remote or isolated site – every 3 years
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid – every 3 years
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – every 12 months

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written theory and practical assessment tasks. The theory assessment includes a written component consisting of multiple-choice questions.