First Aid Courses
HLTAID013
Provide First Aid in 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.
Read full course overviewCourse codeHLTAID013
Face-to-Face4 hours
E-LearningNot required
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Official course overview
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.
First aid is to be provided in line with guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
COURSE CONTENT
What the course covers
- Prepare equipment for first aid response in remote or isolated site.
- Assess the situation.
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures.
- Communicate details of the incident.
- Coordinate evacuation and first aid activities until assistance arrives.
- Review the incident.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Nationally registered units
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Audience and pathways
- People entering or progressing in first aid courses.
- Workers completing role-specific, licensing or workplace training requirements.
- Organisations seeking practical, nationally recognised training for their teams.
ASSESSMENT
How competency is demonstrated
Assessment may include written or online knowledge questions, observation of practical tasks, workplace-style scenarios, verbal questioning and supporting documentation. Exact assessment activities depend on the nationally recognised unit or qualification.
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Entry and participation requirements
- Participants must be able to complete the practical assessment requirements for the unit.
- CPR assessment requires work on a manikin positioned on the floor.
- Photo identification and any requested pre-course learning must be completed.
Course availability, delivery duration and licensing requirements can change. NSTA Tasmania will confirm the current training plan, prerequisites and applicable regulatory requirements before enrolment.