This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform first aid in remote situations.

This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response; life support; management of person(s), the incident and other first aiders in remote situations until handed over to medical or other assistance. Part of this course will take place in a remote or simulated location. Contact your state office for venue details.

Prerequisite:

The prerequisite for this course is a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Statement of Attainment (within last 12 months) and a current Senior First Aid/Workplace Level 2 Statement of Attainment (within the last 3 years).

Target:

The Remote First Aid Course is geared especially for: bushwalkers, national park rangers, rock & mountain climbers, canyoners, cavers, divers, 4WD enthusiasts, adventure instructors, wilderness guides, scout leaders, or people who work and live in remote locations.

Objectives:

This course provides you with competencies to perform Remote first aid to accident victims and casualties. It also demonstrates practical skills, role plays, case studies and individual assessments.

Course Content:

• Principles of first aid
• Risk assessment
• Knowing your environment
• Priorities in care
• Respiratory distress
• Chest pain or injury
• Variety of wounds
• Gastro-intestinal illness
• Skin problems ie: sunburn
• Correct lifting and movement of casualties
• Hyperthermia
• Preparation for remote situations
• Basic medical documentation
• Lessons on communication equipment
• Administrating medicines under medical advice
• Evacuation procedures

Certificate:

Once a participant has successfully completed this course they will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the Nationally recognised unit of competency from the Health Training Package.

Duration:

3 Days

Cost: $550

Venue:

• 2 Factory Street, Granville
• Conducted on your site if there are 10 – 25 participants.