Remote First Aid Overview: The Essentials
Additional information in the FAQ section below
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Code | HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site |
| Duration | Online with face-to-face assessment: minimum 7 hours face-to-face contact Face-to-face: minimum 16 hours (2 days) |
| Validity | HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site — 36 Months HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation — 12 Months HLTAID011 Provide First Aid — 36 Months HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support — 36 Months |
| Entry Requirements |
Physical Demands: Participants must have the physical capacity to perform practical demonstrations, including 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing techniques on manikins. Online Study (If Applicable): Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device with internet access to complete online pre-course studies. |
| Your Responsibilities | Include: Bring a mobile phone/laptop/tablet Complete enrolment (including your USI) Arrive at least 10 minutes before the course |
| On Behalf of | Nationally Recognised Training (RTO Partner: Allens Training Pty Ltd 90909) |
With instruction and practical training in line with legal, workplace and community considerations, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies, this first aid course teaches the skills and knowledge to recognise emergencies and provide immediate and effective first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury.
The course covers assessing the casualty, providing safety, accessing emergency services, and using resources to provide first aid, such as providing CPR and using a defibrillator, administering an autoinjector for anaphylaxis, administering asthma medication, assisting someone choking, using appropriate immobilisation techniques for envenomation, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, managing casualties with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock.
You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, the importance of the chain of survival, written and verbal reporting of incident details, reviewing incidents to improve own skills and response times, to recognise psychological impacts, and seeking help as required.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTAID013
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID009
HLTAID010
Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011
Remote First Aid Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Information about the Delivery Options is summarised in the Course Duration below.
Redpath Education makes it easy to complete HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site training. We offer flexible options in Alice Springs and the Barkly, Central Desert, and MacDonnell Regions. We also travel to the NPY Lands and Ngaanyatjarra. Our team helps individuals and workplaces get certified in a way that suits their needs.
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Remote First Aid FAQ
+ Course Durations
Online with face-to-face assessment (with pre-course online study + in-class electronic assessment) face to face contact time of at least 7 Hours
If you are familiar with using computers and online training and assessment. Select this “Online with face to face assessment” course
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 16 Hours (2 days)
If you are unfamiliar with using computers and online training and assessment. Select this “face to face” course.
The theory + First Aid Incident Report is delivered face to face (multiple choice delivered verbally, with the learner marking answer in writing), during the course. Hence if learners would have difficulty completing a pre-course on-line assessment, or who’s learning style is more kinaesthetic or practical focused, this modality better suits these learners, and is the preferred modality when we deliver training on community.
More information can be found here.
+ Remote First Aid Requirements
Participants 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.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
+ Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
+ Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate has industry recommended renewal periods of;
HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - 36 Months
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - 12 Months
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid - 36 Months
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support - 36 Months
+ Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
+ Assessment Activities
Practical scenarios and performance tasks:
Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
Perform CPR on an infant
Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis
Manage a casualty with asthma
Manage a choking casualty
Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
Manage a casualty with a nosebleed
Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation
Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain
Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Manage a casualty with hyperthermia
Simulated scenario – First aid response in a remote site (plan and prepare for a remote trip, conduct a basic triage, coordinate an evacuation)
Complete a planning and equipment checklist
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.
What is remote first aid?
Remote first aid is specialised first aid training designed for people working or living in locations where emergency services may take a long time to arrive. It covers all standard first aid skills plus additional knowledge and techniques for managing casualties in remote or isolated environments, including evacuation planning and triage.
Who is the remote first aid course suitable for?
The remote first aid course is ideal for anyone working in or travelling to isolated locations, including community workers, field staff, station hands, mine site workers, and people based in regional or rural Australia. It is particularly relevant for those working across Central Australia, the NT, SA, and WA.
What units are included in the remote first aid course?
The remote first aid course includes four nationally recognised units: HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
How long does the remote first aid course take?
The remote first aid course can be completed via two delivery options. The online with face-to-face assessment option requires a minimum of 7 hours of face-to-face contact. The fully face-to-face option runs for a minimum of 16 hours across 2 days.
Which delivery option is right for me?
If you are comfortable using computers and online learning, the online with face-to-face assessment option is a good fit for the remote first aid course. If you prefer hands-on learning or are not confident with technology, the fully face-to-face option is recommended — this is also the preferred delivery method when training is conducted on community.
How long is a remote first aid certificate valid for?
Your remote first aid certificate (HLTAID013, HLTAID011, and HLTAID010) is valid for 36 months. The CPR component (HLTAID009) requires annual renewal every 12 months, in line with industry recommendations.
What are the physical requirements for the remote first aid course?
Participants in the remote first aid course must be able to perform practical demonstrations, including 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing on manikins. The course also includes a simulated remote scenario involving triage and evacuation coordination.
Where can I do a remote first aid course near me?
Redpath Education delivers remote first aid training in Alice Springs and across the Barkly, Central Desert, and MacDonnell Regions, as well as on the NPY Lands and Ngaanyatjarra. Workplace and on-site delivery can be arranged for groups and organisations.
Who issues the remote first aid certificate?
The remote first aid certificate is issued through Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909), a nationally recognised training organisation. Redpath Education delivers this training on their behalf as part of Australia's nationally recognised training framework.
How do I enrol in a remote first aid course?
Click the Book Now button at the top of this page to enrol in the remote first aid course. You will need to complete your enrolment details including your USI (Unique Student Identifier) prior to attending.