HLTAID013
Provide First Aid in a remote or isolated site
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required 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.
This unit applies to any site where medical assistance is likely to be delayed.
Delivered in a skill set including:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid,
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID013
Provide First Aid in a remote or isolated site
This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.
Delivery Format
Face-to Face
2 Days
covering both
theory and practical
Blended Face-to-Face
Theory completed for HLTAID011 online prior to practical session - approx 3 - 4 hours online
8 hours covering the the practical & HLTAID013
Upcoming Courses
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site is relevant for all persons who may be required to prepare for and provide a first aid response in locations beyond the reach of timely medical assistance.
The course comprises practical training plus face-to-face training hours.
There are no pre-requisites for this course. Students must be at least 14 years of age at the time of attendance.
Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.
Clothing: We suggest that you wear comfortable casual clothing, as the practical nature of the demonstrations and practice may possibly require bending, kneeling and lying on the floor. Pants and flat shoes are recommended.
Learn more about the Australian Government’s competency and assessment requirements for this course at http://training.gov.au/training/details/HLTAID013
The HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in a remote or isolated site certificate is valid for 3 years.
The Code of Practice and Australian Resuscitation Council recommends that cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills are refreshed annually.
