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    The document provides information about a Remote Area First Aid course, which is designed to equip individuals traveling in remote areas with first aid skills until medical help arrives. The course covers roles and responsibilities of first aiders, infection control, management of casualties using CPR and AED, and recognition and management of injuries and medical conditions like bites and stings. Participants will be assessed on their first aid knowledge and skills and must demonstrate two minutes of continuous CPR. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for four first aid units. Refresher training is recommended annually to maintain first aid competence.

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    The document provides information about a Remote Area First Aid course, which is designed to equip individuals traveling in remote areas with first aid skills until medical help arrives. The course covers roles and responsibilities of first aiders, infection control, management of casualties using CPR and AED, and recognition and management of injuries and medical conditions like bites and stings. Participants will be assessed on their first aid knowledge and skills and must demonstrate two minutes of continuous CPR. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for four first aid units. Refresher training is recommended annually to maintain first aid competence.

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    REMOTE AREA

    FIRST AID
    HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID005 Provide first aid in a remote situations
    HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
    HLTAID003 Provide first aid

    COURSE DURATION OPTIONS:


    St John Reference:
    • 4 days
    RAFA
    • 3 days plus pre-work
    • Half-day – assessment only

    OVERVIEW
    The Remote Area First Aid course is designed to equip those, who for work or recreation, travel in remote areas, where in the
    event of an accident causing injury, medical help will be delayed. The aim of this course is to provide the necessary skills and
    knowledge to sustain life, reduce pain and minimise the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional help arrives or
    to support and prepare the individual for evacuation.

    Please note: it is an assessment requirement of this course that the participant be able to competently perform two minutes of
    continuous adult CPR on the floor.

    COURSE CONTENT • Injury and medical condition recognition and management


    • Identification and management of bites and stings,
    • Roles and responsibilities of the First Aider including the use of the “Pressure bandage with
    • Planning and preparation immobilisation” technique.
    • Infection control and hygiene in a remote setting • Clinical assessments and prolonged care
    • Management of unconscious, breathing and non-breathing • Triage
    casualties using the DRSABCD Action Plan (including CPR
    and AED skills)
    • Management of a choking casualty

    COMPETENCIES PRE-REQUISITES
    A Statement of Attainment is issued for successful It is highly recommended that participants complete the
    completion of this course for the following unit: online learning prior to attendance.

    HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation


    HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support CERTIFICATE RENEWAL
    HLTAID003 Provide first aid
    HLTAID005 Provide first aid in a remote situations As per the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice, First
    Aiders should attend training on a regular basis to refresh
    their first aid knowledge and skills and confirm their
    PROVIDED TRAINING MATERIALS competence to provide first aid. The Australian Resuscitation
    Council (ARC) www.resus.org.au recommends the CPR
    • Personal protective equipment (for use in the course) competency be recertified annually.
    • St John “Emergency First Aid” publication
    • St John “Remote Area Field Guide” publication Please be familiar with any requirements in your own
    industry and/or organisation.

    ASSESSMENT
    This course employs a variety of assessment methods in order to determine competency. These may include written short
    answer questions, multiple choice questions, practical scenarios, and practical demonstration.

    St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc.

    ST JOHN AMBULANCE AUSTRALIA SA INC Head Office South Australia T: 1300 78 5646
    ABN 42 947 425 570 85 Edmund Avenue Unley F: 08 8306 6995
    South Australia 5061 W: stjohnsa.com.au
    St John SA delivers nationally
    recognised training in partnership with
    RTO 88041 St John Ambulance Australia Ltd
    Published: 18/01/2021

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