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HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

Master Remote First Aid: Provide Emergency Care in Isolated Locations.

Duration
2 days
Cost
$240
Delivery Mode
Accredited

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HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site overview

The HLTAID013 – Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site training program is designed for individuals who live or work in environments where professional medical assistance may be significantly delayed. This course bridges the gap between standard first aid and emergency paramedicine, providing you with the essential skills to manage complex injuries, coordinate evacuations, and provide sustained patient care in challenging outdoor or isolated locations.

What you will learn:

  • Remote Assessment – Establishing safety and conducting thorough secondary surveys in isolated settings.
  • Life Support – Performing high-quality CPR and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) according to ARC guidelines.
  • Trauma Management – Treating severe bleeding, fractures, and environmental illnesses common in the wilderness.
  • Prolonged Care – Monitoring and maintaining a casualty’s condition over an extended period until help arrives.
  • Emergency Communication – Coordinating with emergency services and managing rescue resources or evacuation procedures.
  • Medical Equipment – Using specialized first aid kits and improvised materials to stabilize patients.
  • Age: Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI): All participants must provide a valid USI prior to course commencement, in accordance with national training requirements.
  • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital needs (LLND) must be assessed before commencing the course you are enrolled for. You need to be confident to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate directly and using radios to complete the theory and practical components of the course
  • Identification: Official Photo Identification will need to be presented on the day of your course
  • Physical Capacity: Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstration and assessment of performing 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins. This is a mandatory assessment component.

The HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site unit specifically designed for individuals who work, volunteer, or recreate in locations where professional medical assistance may be delayed by hours or even days.

  • Emergency Response Teams (ERT) – Personnel in mining, oil and gas, construction, and utilities who act as primary responders in high-risk, isolated environments.
  • Industrial & Site Workers – Mine site and industrial personnel involved in safety-critical tasks or emergency preparedness where medical help is delayed.
  • HSE Officers & Supervisors – Safety representatives and officers responsible for workplace risk management and coordinating emergency evacuations in remote locations.
  • Remote & Isolated Workers – Individuals operating in hazardous or geographically isolated areas, such as agricultural workers and remote community residents.
  • Emergency Services Volunteers – Members of the SES, rural fire brigades, and community groups requiring advanced capability to manage casualties over extended periods.
  • Outdoor Professionals – Wilderness guides, outdoor educators, and adventure instructors leading activities like trekking or expeditions in the bush.
  • Recreational Adventurers – Serious bushwalkers, climbers, 4WD enthusiasts, and remote travellers seeking self-reliance in the wilderness.
  • Contractors & Site Personnel – Tradespeople and site workers who must hold specific remote first aid competencies to meet site-access and WHS compliance requirements.

The HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site unit provides essential skills for survival and safety in high-risk environments where professional medical help is not immediately available.

Benefits include:

  • Remote Preparedness – Building the confidence to manage critical medical emergencies in isolated or wilderness locations.
  • Prolonged Care – Learning how to monitor and stabilise a casualty for extended periods while awaiting extraction.
  • Communication Skills – Mastering the use of satellite and radio equipment to coordinate complex emergency evacuations.
  • Industry Compliance – Gaining a nationally recognised qualification that meets workplace requirements for outdoor and remote operations.
  • Resourcefulness – Developing the ability to use improvised materials and specialised kits to treat severe trauma.
  • Leadership Ability: Strengthening your capacity to lead a first aid response and manage bystander safety under pressure.

The HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site unit is relevant to a wide range of roles and industry sectors where workers may be required to respond to first aid incidents as part of their duties.

Roles that this unit may be relevant to:

  • First Aiders: Designated workplace responders in high-risk or isolated settings.
  • Safety Officers: HSE advisors, site supervisors, and WHS representatives responsible for emergency planning.
  • Field Staff: Surveyors, geologists, and environmental scientists working in the bush or outback.
  • Team Leaders: Expedition guides, outdoor educators, and school camp coordinators.
  • Emergency Volunteers: SES members, rural fire fighters, and mountain rescue personnel.
  • Industrial Operators: Mining, oil, gas, and utility workers stationed at remote facilities.

Industry sectors where this unit may be relevant:

  • Resources & Infrastructure: Mining, oil and gas, and large-scale civil construction in rural areas.
  • Outdoor Recreation: Adventure tourism, national parks management, and wilderness guiding.
  • Agriculture & Forestry: Large-scale farming operations, station work, and timber harvesting.
  • Education & Training: School outdoor education programs and tertiary field research units.
  • Community Services: Rural health outreach and disaster response agencies.
  • Logistics & Transport: Long-haul freight and maritime operations in isolated waters.
While this unit provides skills relevant to the roles listed above, completion does not guarantee employment or specific job placement.

You will acquire knowledge and skills to effectively manage emergencies in environments with delayed medical access. This includes mastering performance criteria such as conducting thorough secondary clinical assessments and coordinating complex evacuations, while gaining critical knowledge of prolonged casualty monitoring and Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines

On completing HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site, students will be able to:

  • Prepare equipment for first aid response in remote or isolated site.
  • Assess the situation.
  • Apply appropriate first aid procedures.
  • Communicate details of the incident.
  • Coordinate evacuation and first aid activities until assistance arrives.

This course includes the following nationally recognised unit(s) of competency:

  • HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

RMTS also provides to students assessment and certification in the following unit

Both units of competency are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

The HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site unit is a standalone competency unit, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Included within this unit is HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This unit must be completed as part of the assessment for HLTAID013. It is a mandatory component.

Unit CodeUnit Name
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Participants will need sufficient English skills to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate during classroom and practical demonstrations and assessments.
• A pre-course LLND assessment ensures you have the reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills needed to successfully complete the course.
• Digital Literacy – you will require digital technology proficiency sufficient to use and navigate various forms of digital and electronic tools, platforms and technology to communicate and demonstrate understanding of course information and skills.

There are no prerequisites for this unit

The following methods will be used to assess competency for HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site including HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• Assessor Checklists
• Theoretical Assessments including short answer and multi-choice questions
• Individual and team based practical and scenario assessments

The HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site unit is a nationally recognised competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment issued for National Training Register – HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) upon demonstrating competency in all assessment requirements.

RMTS also provides to students, assessment and certification for the following unit:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training materials will be provided on the day of your course.

Our Forrestdale Training Facility has a compact kitchen area with an automated tea/coffee machine.
• A fridge and microwave are provided for participants to store and heat their own snacks/meals.
• A vending machine is stocked with quick snacks, healthy options and bottled/canned drinks.
• Alternatively, there are a variety of food outlets and cafes close by. We recommend purchasing before your course starts as businesses may change advertised operating hours without notice.

Please bring your own water bottle – we have a cold-water unit for refills

Courses include practical demonstrations and assessments that all participants are required to be involved in.

All participants are required to wear:
• Long pants
• Long sleeved shirts
• Enclosed footwear (in some instances steel cap safety boots may be required)
• Prescription glasses if worn

We also encourage you to dress accordingly for weather conditions and suggest the following items:
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Additional clothing to keep dry/warm if raining or windy

On the day of your course, you will be required to provide official photo identification on arrival at our Forrestdale Training Centre or other training locations.

  • Official photo identification includes Driver Licence, Passport or Australian State or Territory issued Photo Card.

Expired identification will not be accepted.

Students must have:

  • Physical capacity to participate in all practical first aid demonstrations and assessments, including simulated workplace scenarios that reflect real industry conditions.
  • Capacity to move, roll or position a casualty and participate in simulated first aid scenarios that may involve bending, crouching or standing for short periods.
  • Sufficient mobility and strength to use first aid equipment and respond promptly in practical assessment activities.

For the demonstration and assessment of HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation within this unit a student must be able to:

  • Perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single‑rescuer CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor and delivering effective compressions
  • Kneel on the floor for an extended period while maintaining correct compression depth, rate, and technique
  • Apply sufficient upper‑body strength to deliver continuous chest compressions at the required depth
  • Operate an AED training device, including delivering at least one shock following prompts
  • Move, position, or manage a casualty manikin as part of realistic CPR scenarios
    Participate in simulated emergency environments that reflect real‑world conditions, as required by the assessment conditions
  • We will capture training, demonstrations and assessment by taking photographs or video or sound recordings.
  • We will include in our enrolment package to you a photographic/media consent form which details the collection and use of your personal image in any way by Risk Management Training Solutions Pty Ltd (RMTS) for print and digital communications, publications, productions or presentations as well as for identification purposes and as evidence of participation and assessment activity.
  • Your completed consent form will be placed on file and retained by RMTS.  We will also advise you in this form on how you can withdraw your consent.
  • Delivered over 2 days.

Exact daily schedules—including start and finish times, break periods, and assessment windows—will be provided upon completion of enrolment, allowing us to tailor information to your specific training group and location.

RMTS trainers and assessors deliver a blend of supervised learning, theoretical assessment activities, and realistic scenario‑based training to ensure learners can confidently apply their skills in real‑world environments. Each training day is structured to balance knowledge development with hands‑on practice, including multiple opportunities to participate in realistic simulations and skill‑building exercises.

This course is delivered at a range of workplaces and training sites to provide realistic, industry-specific learning environments.  See our locations below:

 

  • Forrestdale office
  • On site
  • In your workplace/office

RMTS can deliver many of our courses at your nominated site or in your workplace.

Why send staff off‑site when RMTS can deliver high‑impact training right at your location?

Contact us to tailor a site-specific program and create a delivery plan built specifically for your operational needs.

Experience dynamic learning at Forrestdale, Perth with great facilities in a great location

The cost of the HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site unit reflects the high level of industry expertise, resources, and workplace-based training provided.

TitleFee
Full Fee1 $240
Location Please request course fees for your workplace or onsite delivery
  • RMTS Fee Policy - Full fees are payable upfront to secure your enrolment
  • Corporate Bookings - We are able to provide an invoice upon receipt of your purchase order
  • Location - Fees displayed are applicable to training conducted at our Forrestdale Training Facility only

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