REMOTE FIRST AID

       

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Remote First Aid

This unit of competency provides the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation where emergency services may not be able to respond for an extended period.

Pre-/co-requisite: This unit should be assessed either after or in conjunction with achievement of the following related competency unit: HLTFA301B Apply First Aid

Participants are also required to have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend instruction.

Nominal Duration:  24 hours

(including HLTFA301B Apply First Aid)

Elements:

All the elements of HLTFA301B Apply First Aid as well as:

1. Preparation for isolated work and/or travel

2. Communication systems

3. Evacuation and transportation procedures

4. Prolonged casualty care  

5. Improvise treatment and resources

 
On successful completion of this course participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency from the Health Training Package, HLTFA302A - Provide First Aid in Remote Situation.