Provide First Aid in a Remote or Isolate Setting

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HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in a Remote or Isolated Setting

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID009 CPR

Valid for 3 years from date of issue (HLTAID009 CPR valid for 12 months)

We will send you a reminder notice for renewal too, so you stay on roster.

Provider of Training and Assessment

What do I have to do before class?

eLearning - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions.

eLearning will require internet access.

eLearning consists of learning materials and multiple choice questions

It takes most students between 2-3hours, depending on your internet connection and prior knowlege.

You can do this on your phone, but you will need to use the landscape view.

It is easier to do it on a bigger device where possible.

You can log in, and out on any device

How long is this class?

Face-to-face practical assessment takes 2 days of 8 hours.

What do I have to do in class?

✅ CPR

Perform the recovery position
Perform CPR on an adult on the floor (incl. the use of an AED,)
Perform CPR on an infant

✅ Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reaction)
Learn how to recognise signs of anaphylaxis fast
Practise using an EpiPen® auto-injector on a training device
Understand when and how to call for help

✅ Asthma
Simulate helping someone having an asthma attack
Use a reliever puffer and spacer (on a training mannequin)
Learn to calmly guide someone through their action plan

✅ Threatening & Non-life-threatening Bleeding
Apply direct pressure and dress minor cuts and grazes
Use gloves, dressings, and bandages from a real kit
Learn the difference between minor bleeding and serious bleeds

✅ Choking
Practise back blows and chest thrusts (on a manikin)
Learn the signs of partial vs complete airway blockage
Understand when CPR might be needed if choking escalates

✅ Envenomation (Snake, Spider, or Marine Stings)
Practise the pressure immobilisation technique using real bandages
Wrap a limb correctly to slow venom spread
Learn why movement can make it worse — and how to stay calm

✅ Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains & Strains
Use slings, splints, and bandages to immobilise injuries
Practise with both upper and lower limbs
Understand when to call 000 and what to do while waiting

✅ Minor Wound Cleaning & Dressing
Clean a simulated wound using saline and gauze
Apply appropriate dressings without contaminating the area
Learn hygiene basics for wound care

✅ Nosebleeds
Position a person safely and apply correct pressure
Know what not to do (like tipping the head back!)
Learn when a nosebleed needs medical help

✅ Shock (Body shutting down from injury or trauma)
Recognise early signs of shock (pale, cold skin, fast breathing)
Learn how to lie someone down safely

You’ll be asked to respond to at least one simulated first aid incident where you won’t know the casualty’s condition in advance. You'll need to:

Identify the illness or injury using history, signs, and symptoms
Use PPE as required
Conduct a secondary survey (head-to-toe)
Assess vital signs:
Respiration rate
Pulse
Temperature
Level of consciousness
Provide the right first aid treatment
Convey key details to emergency services OR provide aftercare advice
Deliver an accurate verbal & written report
Review the incident with your trainer or team
You’ll also complete a basic triage in a simulated multiple-casualty incident, where you’ll decide who needs help first and why.

What will I learn?

Cardiac arrest strikes without warning.

Seconds matter.

Without fast action, survival chances drop fast.

But with the right training, You become the difference.

In this nationally accredited course, you won’t just learn what to do — you’ll walk away with a clear, step-by-step action plan you can follow when it matters most.

During your training, you'll get hands-on and practical. You won’t just hear about emergencies — you’ll practise how to respond safely and effectively.

You’ll learn how to:

Recognise and assess a cardiac emergency fast
Call for help with the right information
Deliver effective CPR that meets Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
Use an AED (automated external defibrillator)
Handle real-life complications like vomiting or regurgitation & life threatening bleeding
Rotate safely with other first aiders to maintain compressions

We also cover what happens after the emergency:

How to hand over to emergency services with clarity and confidence
How to reflect on the incident and spot signs of psychological stress (in yourself and others)
What to do to improve your own response time and skills after an incident.

Practise keeping a person warm, calm, and breathing well until help arrives
How to identify first aid emergencies based on symptoms
When and how to apply pressure immobilisation
Which signs point to serious vs minor injuries
How to safely improvise with limited equipment
How to use PPE properly in remote environments
What vital signs to monitor and why
How to prioritise casualties in a remote or multi-casualty setting
How to write and give a proper incident report
What to say to emergency services for the best response

This isn’t just theory.

It’s practical, confidence-building training that prepares you to act — not freeze — in a moment of crisis.

Entry Requirements

Students must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. You will be guided through this in your enrollement.