Course Set - Remote Advanced First Aid Course

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR*
• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
  • Learning: Follow detailed steps, apply what I’ve learned in remote or high-pressure situations, and use feedback to improve how I respond.
  • Reading: Read and understand first aid guides, emergency instructions, and medical equipment information.
  • Writing: Write clear notes or reports about a person’s condition, what I did, and how they responded.
  • Oral communication: Speak clearly, listen carefully, and communicate calmly with others in remote or emergency situations.
  • Numeracy: Use time, readings, and basic measurements to monitor a patient and give oxygen or other care safely.
  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 8 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:

HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - 12 months

HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support - 36 months

HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid - 36 months

HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - 36 months

HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid - 36 months

HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy - 12 months

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Practical scenarios and performance tasks:

• Performance Task – Adult CPR (incl. 2 mins of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR, 2 mins bag-valve-mask and 2 mins compression two-rescuer CPR, defibrillation, selecting and inserting appropriate airway adjunct, managing oxygen equipment appropriately and managing an unconscious breathing casualty)
• Performance Task – Infant CPR
• Performance Task – Anaphylaxis
• Performance Task – Asthma
• Performance Task – Choking
• Performance Task – Non-life-threatening-bleeding & minor wound cleaning
• Performance Task – Nosebleed
• Performance Task – Fractures & dislocations
• Performance Task – Sprains and strains
• Performance Task – Envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
• Performance Task – Hyperthermia
• Performance Task – Hypothermia
• Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
• Simulated first aid scenario – first aid response in a remote site (incl. Basic triage for a multiple casualty incident (life-threatening bleeding (using tourniquets and haemostatic dressings) & shock, and head, neck and spinal injuries)
• Performance Tasks – Manage life-threatening bleeding and provide oxygen
• Complete a first aid incident report based on Performance Task - Manage life-threatening bleeding and provide oxygen
• Performance task – Maintain resuscitation equipment

 Theory assessment:   A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.