Course Information
This course provides you with the knowledge and training to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a remote or isolated site over an extended period of time until medical assistance is provided, or evacuation occurs.
It gives you the skills to take control and provide immeadiate and extended help to a patient until the patient can be extricated.
You will learn how to deal with provide first aid in situations where immeadiate emergency service response or medical assistance is likely to be delayed. You will learn how to manage a cardiac arrest, do CPR at the correct rate, use the AED and treat a number of conditions including:
- allergic reactions
- basic care of a wound, including cleaning and dressing
- environmental impacts, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke
- fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, using appropriate immobilisation techniques for remote situations and appropriate equipment improvisations
- respiratory distress, including asthma
- anaphylaxis
- nosebleed
- non-life-threatening bleeding
- life threatening bleeding requiring use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
- choking
- snake and spider bite
- fractures, sprains and strains
- head, neck and spinal injuries
- shock
This will ensure you can provide the patient with the best opportunity to survive when help is not readily available.
You will also participate in a post-incident debrief and provide verbal reports to the paramedics.
You can use these skills in your workplace, the home or in community settings as well as in locations beyond the reach of timely medical assistance.
The Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace advises that you should update this course every 3 year to maintain currency
The Australian Resuscitation Council advises that you should update the CPR component HLTAID009) of this course every 12 months.
Award issued:
Upon successful completion of both the theoretical and practical assessments for this nationally recognised training, students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for:
- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 - Provide first aid
- HLTAID013 - Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
Course Delivery:
This course utilises a Mixed Mode format and requires the following:
- Online Learning Module: Approximately 4-6 hours to complete.
- Face-to-Face Practical Assessment: Approximately 8 hours.
- Course Enrolment Window: 90 days. You have a maximum of 90 days to complete both online and practical components.
- Assessments: Submitted through our online learning portal.
- Learning Materials: Provided via our online learning portal.
- Equipment: Provided for all practical assessments.
- Student Handbook: Click here to read.
- Special Requirements:
- Perform CPR on adult and infant mannequins for at least 2 minutes each (physical activity).
- Ability to kneel on the floor for extended periods is required. If unable to do so, you may not be able to complete the course.
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for the activities.
Prerequisite Units:
- None
Learner Requirements
To complete this course, you will need:
- A computer or laptop with internet access.
- A web browser (like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).
- A valid personal email address (shared addresses are not allowed). If you don't have one, consider creating a free Gmail account here.
This course requires specific skills in language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy. The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) defines the following required levels:
- Learning - Level 1
- Reading - Level 2
- Writing - Level 2
- Oral Communication - Level 2
- Numeracy - Level 1
For further information regarding these levels click here or to arrange a test to verify if you have the appropriate skills to complete the course please contact our LLN officer via our contact page or via telephone on 1300856684.
To verify if you have the necessary skills, you can take a test or contact our Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) officer via the contact page or by phone at 1300 856 684.
This course has been assessed as requiring the following Digital Literacy Skills Framework level:
- Digital - Level 1
To take a quick test to find out if you have the digital literacy skills to do this course before enrolling, click here.
Why 1SDO?
At 1SDO, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and assessment. We offer a blended learning approach that combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the benefits of face-to-face reinforcement and practical experience. This allows you to learn at your own pace while still receiving valuable hands-on training and expert guidance from our experienced trainers.
We take pride in delivering ASQA-accredited training courses in a friendly and accessible learning environment. We understand that every learner is unique, and we are committed to providing personalised support to help you achieve your learning goals and meet the required standards in your chosen course.
Our trainers are fully qualified, approachable, and possess a diverse range of industry experience. They are passionate about adult education and strive to help you feel confident in applying the skills you learn to real-world situations.
Cost
The cost of this comprehensive Remote Area First Aid training course is $285.00.