Remote Area First Aid (RAFA)

From $399pp

Description

This course covers describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a remote or isolated site over an extended period until medical assistance is provided, or evacuation occurs. This course is focused on the safety of the first aider and extended care of an ill or injured casualty where help is likely to be delayed.

Certificates

This is an accredited course. On successful completion of this course, you will be issued a statement of attainment in:

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated sites

St John Ambulance advises, in accordance with The Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace and the guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council, first aid skills are renewed every 3 years and resuscitation skills are renewed every 12 months.

Exemption

St John offers a Credit Transfer for participants who have completed HLTAID011 Provide First Aid within the last 12 months. A copy of the Statement of Attainment MUST be issued to the Customer Care Centre 7 days prior to the course commencement.

Delivery Mode & Duration

We offer a variety of delivery methods to suit your needs. You can attend a Public Course selected from the list below. You can also request this course to be delivered on-site at your workplace or a venue of your choosing. Please contact us for further information.

3 Days

Participants are required to undertake an online e-learning module prior to attending the face-to-face workshops for practice and assessment. Participants who have completed HLTAID011 Provide First Aid in the last 12 months may be entitled to an exemption from the first day.

Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Must complete pre-learning before coming to class as topics covered in pre-learning are not covered in the classroom.
Must be able to perform CPR on a manikin on the floor for 2 minutes.