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REMOTE FIRST
AID
Your trainer on this course
is an experienced remote area nurse.
Course Code
HLTFA2A
Course Validity
Valid Australia Wide
Purpose
This course is designed for
designated workplace first aider. The training will
consolidate participant's knowledge and skills in order to
operate at the work place in the private or public sector.
Target Audience
This training is suitable
for individuals, companies and organisations, and will
provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make
them confident and competent to perform First Aid.
Format
A mixture of theoretical
and practical elements, with at least 50% of time spent on
practical skills.
Prerequisites
Be at least 14 years of age
by the last scheduled session of the course.
Qualification issued
- Statement of Attainment
- Apply Advanced First Aid
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- Legislative
Authorisations Conforms to the requirements of Victoria
Occupational Heath & Safety Authority First Aid in the
Workplace Code of Practice, 1995
- Approved under the South
Australian Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
Regulations, 1995 - Department of Administration and
Information Services – Workplace Services
- Approved by WorkCover
Authority NSW
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Learning Objectives
- Apply Life Support
Skills
- Apply First Aid
Management Skills for Burns
- Demonstrate the
identification and management of bleeding and wounds.
- Describe the recognition
and management of internal bleeding
- Manage an Emergency
(Basic)
- Apply First Aid
Management for bone and joint injuries
- Manage Emergency
Situations
- Apply First Aid
Management skills for bites, stings and poisoning.
- Manage an acute illness
- Describe the recognition
and management of an eye injury
- Manage Hyperthermia &
Hypothermia.
- Describe the basic
structure and function of the human body.
- Apply First Aid
Management skills for chest, abdominal, pelvic and head
injuries
Course Length
Approximately 24 hours
Requirements for
Successful Course Completion
- Attendance at all
sections of the course is required.
- Active participation in
group activities and discussions involved in the
training program .
- Successfully complete
progressive practical assessments. Progressive
assessment of the competencies will be conducted
throughout the course.
- Successfully complete a
multiple-choice theoretical assessment at the end of the
course.
Certificate Validity
Legislative approval valid
for years (3) years from the completion date.
It is recommended that
cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills are refreshed
annually.
Participant Materials
- Manual - Active First
Aid
- Resuscitation Mask - Key
ring version
- A4 Certificate
- Plastic wallet
certificate
Recommended Class
Size Minimum: 6
Maximum: 20
Note due to the practical
components of the course, participants are advised to wear
comfortable casual attire.
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