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Provide First Aid in Remote Situation

Quick Facts

Category: First Aid
Delivery Methods: Contact COHST for available delivery methods.
Accreditation:
Price: $435.00
Group Training: This course is available for Group Training

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation.

Application of these skills and knowledge would be adapted as required to address specific industry, enterprise or workplace requirements and to address specific risks and hazards and associated injuries.

Pre-requisites

  • HLTFA301C Apply first aid

Entry Requirements

Participants must have a current HLTFA301C Apply first aid certificate. A copy of this certificate must be supplied with the course booking form.

Topics

  • Working knowledge of communication systems, equipment and methods as available in the remote situation
  • Understanding of OH&S principles
  • Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
  • Principles of identifying and preparing area for safe evacuation (including aero-medical evacuation)
  • Principles for evaluating management options relating to transporting casualty and/or waiting for assistance
  • Principles of preparing for providing first aid in an area remote from ready assistance, including identifying and preparing supplies to address contingencies specific to different types of situation
  • Awareness of stress management techniques and available support

Learning Outcomes

  • Conduct an initial casualty assessment in a remote situation
  • Plan an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles, policies and procedures, Australian Resuscitation Council ARC Guidelines and/or state/territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirements and respond appropriately to contingencies in line with own level of skills and knowledge
  • Use available communication methods and equipment to access medical assistance
  • Evaluate available options for transporting or maintaining condition of casualty
  • Transport casualty safely using available methods
  • Use available resources effectively to manage pain
  • Administer medication under direct instruction from an authorised health worker and in accordance with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies
  • Demonstrate:
    • Safe manual handling
    • Adequate infection control procedures, including standard precautions
    • Identification and preparation of area for safe evacuation (including aero-medical evacuation)
  • Prepare a written incident report or provide information to enable preparation of an incident report
  • Improvise treatment and associated resources
  • Undertake contingency planning in relation to providing a first aid response in a remote situation
  • Interpret and use listed documents
  • Communicate effectively and assertively and show leadership in an incident
  • Accurately listen to, clarify and apply medical instructions
  • Use literacy and numeracy skills as required to read, interpret and apply guidelines and protocols
  • Make prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing an incident in a remote situation

Course Fee

$435.00

Course Cancellation Policy

Information on COHST's course cancellation policy can be found on the Terms & Conditions page.

Enrolment

To enroll in this course, please download the Booking form and return to COHST using the following contact details.

Course Queries

Have any questions? See what is listed under Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) or submit an online enquiry.