First Aid Remote Area Course

This course is designed to equip individuals whose interests, activities or employment takes then to remote locations and situations. The course contain First Aid Basic combined with advance First Aid in remote area . It will give the participant the knowledge and skills necessary to provide ongoing care to an ill or injured casualty over a prolonged period of time. It is ideal for remote areas where access to medical aid is difficult or delayed.

Content

Planning and preparation
Communication
Rescue preparation
Clinical assessment and documentation
Triage
Prolonged care, infection control and hygiene
Managing injuries – practical bleeding
Protection from the environment- practical environmental impact
Develop a first aid contingency plan
Managing dehydration
Lifting and moving casualty – practical exercise moving a casualty
Sudden illness