HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Sites - Perth & Regional WA
Focus on the reality of Remote and Isolated areas that make up most of Australia, the need for auto-pilot actions, also known as muscle memory that you can use under pressure.
Manage a casualty when help is hours away.
HLTAID013: Provide First Aid in a Remote or Isolated Site
Who This Remote First Aid Course Is For
When help is hours away, first aid is no longer a short response, it’s extended care, decision-making, and leadership.
The HLTAID013 Remote First Aid course is designed for people who live, work, or travel where emergency services are delayed or unavailable.
This is not urban first aid with a different label.
It is remote area first aid, focused on managing casualties for extended periods, working with limited equipment, and responding confidently in harsh, unpredictable environments.
If you are responsible for others in isolated locations, this is the certificate that sets you apart.
Who This Remote First Aid Course Is For
This training is ideal for:
Mining, resources, and FIFO workers
Agricultural and pastoral workers
National park rangers and conservation staff
Remote construction and infrastructure teams
Outdoor guides, instructors, and expedition leaders
Bushwalkers, hikers, and multi-day trekkers
Remote coastal, marine, and off-grid workers
If you operate where calling 000 does not mean immediate help, HLTAID013 is the appropriate level of first aid training.
Master the Unpredictable: HLTAID013 Remote First Aid Training
When help is hours away, you ARE the help.
Whether you are working in the rugged outback, managing an isolated mine site, or leading a multi-day trek, standard first aid isn’t enough.
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site is the gold standard for those who operate where the mobile signal ends and the real challenge begins.
Why Choose HLTAID013?
In an urban setting, the goal is to keep a patient stable for 10 - 20 minutes until an ambulance arrives. In a remote setting, you may be responsible for a patient for 12, 24, or even 48 hours.
This nationally recognized course goes beyond the basics, focusing on extended casualty care, environmental hazards, and the logistics of evacuation.
Duration: This is a full 8 hour day with online learning to be completed prior to the practical session.
Certification: HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in a Remote or Isolated Area (Valid for 3 years)
Prerequisites: None - this certification includes HLTAID009 Provide CPR, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Life Support, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in a Remote or Isolated Area.
What You Will Learn at Remote and Isolated Area First Aid Training
Our 2026 curriculum is updated with the latest Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and modern remote technologies.
Extended Patient Monitoring: Learn to track vital signs over long periods to identify trends in deteriorating health.
Environmental Management: Expert techniques for treating hypothermia, heatstroke, and severe dehydration.
Remote Communication: Satellite phones, PLBs, and Garmin inReach devices to coordinate a rescue.
Triage in the Field: Making the tough calls when resources are limited and help is far away.
Improvisation: Using what you have, backpacks, branches, or clothing, to create splints and shelter or to coordinate moving a casualty when necessary.
Who Is This Course For?
Resource & Mining Sector: Essential for site supervisors and safety officers in isolated zones.
Outdoor Professionals: Tour guides, park rangers, and outdoor educators.
Rural Workers: Farmers, fencers, and contractors working alone.
Adventure Seekers: Serious hikers, 4WD enthusiasts, and remote campers.
2026 Training Excellence: Blended Learning for Remote and Isolated Area First Aid
We value your time. Our blended learning model allows you to complete the theoretical components online at your own pace. This ensures that when you arrive for your practical session, we spend 100% of the time on high-pressure, hands-on scenarios.
Ready to be prepared for the unexpected?
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HLTAID011 vs HLTAID013 – What’s the Difference?
HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) assumes:
Fast ambulance access
Short casualty care time
Urban environments
Immediate escalation to emergency services
HLTAID013 (Remote First Aid) prepares you for:
Delayed evacuation and aeromedical retrieval
Extended casualty care (24 hours or more)
Environmental emergencies
Limited medical supplies
Leadership in isolated emergencies
If you work or travel remotely, HLTAID013 is the correct qualification.
What You’ll Learn in HLTAID013
This course goes well beyond standard first aid and CPR.
Core Remote First Aid Skills
Remote emergency response planning
Extended casualty care and patient monitoring
Secondary survey and ongoing vital sign tracking
Managing multiple casualties in isolated sites
Communication strategies when mobile coverage is limited
Environmental & Wilderness Emergencies
Hypothermia and hyperthermia management
Snake bites and envenomation in remote settings
Dehydration, heat illness, and exposure injuries
Environmental trauma and prolonged patient care
Remote Medical Supplies & Improvisation
Using limited or basic first aid kits effectively
Improvised splinting and bandaging techniques
Managing injuries without immediate resupply
Decision-making when evacuation is delayed
Evacuation & Escalation
Aeromedical evacuation protocols
Working with remote medical consultations and telemedicine
Coordinating retrieval and handover to emergency services
Psychological First Aid
Supporting mental health in remote teams
Managing stress, shock, and emotional responses
Leadership under pressure in isolated environments
Blended Learning for Remote First Aid
This course uses blended learning, combining:
Online remote first aid theory
In-person practical assessment
Scenario-based training drawn from real remote environments
This approach allows you to learn the theory online and then demonstrate your skills in practical, realistic situations.
Nationally Recognised Remote First Aid Certificate
Certificate Code: HLTAID013
Title: Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
Nationally recognised across Australia
Suitable for compliance, workplace safety, and high-risk environments
This qualification aligns with remote worksite first aid requirements and is increasingly requested across mining, agriculture, and outdoor industries.
Why Train With REACHAU
Remote first aid is not about ticking a box. It’s about confidence, judgment, and knowing what to do when things go wrong and you are the help.
Remote First Aid Training is delivered with:
Real-world remote experience
Practical, no-nonsense instruction
Scenario-based learning, not rote memorisation
Clear focus on decision-making and leadership
You will leave knowing why you are doing what you are doing, not just following steps.
Book HLTAID013 Remote First Aid Training
If your work or lifestyle takes you beyond the reach of fast emergency response, standard first aid is not enough.
Book your HLTAID013 Remote First Aid course today or contact us to discuss:
Workplace delivery
Remote site training
Group bookings
Regional and isolated locations
This is first aid for people who can’t rely on proximity, coverage, or convenience.
Course Details: HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in a remote or isolated site
Unit Description
This unit 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 of time until medical assistance is provided, or evacuation occurs.
This unit applies to any site where medical assistance is likely to be delayed (e.g., rural locations, wilderness environments, or offshore sites). It covers advanced skills such as triage, coordination of evacuations, and the use of specialized communication equipment.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare equipment for first aid response
1.1 Evaluate remote site information and identify potential injuries requiring extended management.
1.2 Select and check first aid and communication equipment (e.g., satellite phones, PLBs).
1.3 Complete pre-departure safety and serviceability checks on all gear.
2. Assess the situation
2.1 Recognise and assess the emergency.
2.2 Ensure safety for self, bystanders, and casualty.
2.3 Triage when multiple casualties are involved.
3. Apply appropriate first aid procedures
3.1 Perform CPR (single or two-rescuer) in accordance with ARC guidelines.
3.2 Use available resources and improvised equipment to manage casualties.
3.3 Monitor the casualty’s condition over an extended period and respond to clinical changes.
3.4 Administer medication as required according to medical instructions.
4. Coordinate evacuation and first aid activities
4.1 Determine the need for evacuation in consultation with external services.
4.2 Prepare the site for evacuation (e.g., marking landing zones for helicopters).
4.3 Assist emergency services to locate the site using verbal directions, flares, or fires.
5. Communicate details and review
5.1 Accurately convey incident details and location to emergency services.
5.2 Complete workplace documentation and incident reports.
5.3 Recognise psychological impacts on self and others and seek help if required.
Assessment Requirements
To demonstrate competency, candidates must meet the following Performance Evidence during practical assessments:
Extended Care Management: Manage a casualty in a remote setting for at least 20 minutes (or until evacuation/handover is simulated).
Adult & Infant CPR: Perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin (on the floor) and an infant manikin (on a firm surface).
Triage: Conduct a basic triage for a multiple-casualty incident.
Trauma & Remote Management:
Life-threatening bleeding (use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings).
Fractures and dislocations using improvised immobilisation techniques.
Environmental conditions (Hypothermia and Hyperthermia).
Envenomation (Pressure Immobilisation Technique).
Communication: Use and serviceability checks of remote communication devices (e.g., Radios, Satellite phones).
Knowledge Evidence includes:
How to conduct a secondary assessment (taking vital signs: pulse, temperature, respirations).
Strategies for transporting casualties and preparing for aero-medical evacuation.
Legal and ethical considerations (Duty of Care, privacy, consent in remote settings).
Physical Requirement Warning
Compliance Note: To be marked as competent in HLTAID013, the assessment conditions require that a student must be able to perform CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor for at least 2 minutes. This course also involves practical outdoor scenarios that may require physical movement across uneven terrain. If you have any physical limitations, please contact your trainer prior to enrolment.
FAQs for HLTAID013 Remote First Aid
What is HLTAID013?
HLTAID013 is the nationally recognised course Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site. It is designed for people who may need to manage an injured or unwell person for an extended period because emergency services are delayed or not immediately available.
Is HLTAID013 nationally recognised in Australia?
Yes. HLTAID013 is a nationally recognised remote first aid certificate and is used across Australian workplaces and industries that operate in remote or isolated environments.
What is the difference between HLTAID011 and HLTAID013?
HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) is built for environments where help is usually close and casualty care time is shorter. HLTAID013 is remote area first aid, covering extended casualty care, patient monitoring, environmental emergencies, limited resources, and evacuation planning when help may be hours away.
Who should do a remote first aid course?
HLTAID013 is ideal for remote and isolated work and travel, including the mining and resources sector, agriculture, remote construction, national park rangers, outdoor guides, and people who do multi-day hiking, off-grid travel, or remote coastal activities.
Does HLTAID013 cover wilderness first aid?
Yes. HLTAID013 includes skills commonly associated with wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency care, with a strong focus on environmental emergencies, communication limitations, and prolonged care until evacuation is possible.
Does this course teach extended casualty care?
Yes. A key focus of HLTAID013 is extended casualty care, including ongoing monitoring, secondary surveys, and managing a casualty over a longer period (including situations that can exceed 24 hours depending on location and evacuation time).
Will I learn how to manage snake bites in remote areas?
You will learn assessment and first aid management for envenomation scenarios, including snake bite response principles relevant to remote settings, with emphasis on staying calm, monitoring, and planning for delayed evacuation when there is limited or no phone reception.
Does remote first aid include hypothermia and hyperthermia?
Yes. HLTAID013 includes environmental emergencies such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, exposure injuries, and practical management when the environment is part of the problem.
Is psychological first aid included for remote teams?
Remote environments add stress, isolation, and delayed support. HLTAID013 includes psychological first aid principles to help you support a casualty or team member while managing the situation until help arrives.
Does HLTAID013 include evacuation and aeromedical retrieval planning?
Yes. The course covers evacuation decision-making and coordination, including what to prepare for and how to communicate effectively when escalation may involve aeromedical evacuation or extended retrieval timelines.
Is blended learning available for HLTAID013?
Many deliveries use blended learning, meaning you complete the theory online and then attend an in-person practical assessment session. This is often searched as “online remote first aid theory with practical assessment” and suits remote workers managing busy rosters.
Do you cover telemedicine and remote medical consultations?
Remote first aid often involves phone or radio support where available. HLTAID013 supports communication and escalation decision-making in remote settings, including how to prepare information for remote medical support when it is an option.
What should be in a remote area first aid kit?
A remote kit needs to cover longer care time, environmental risks, and limited access to supplies. HLTAID013 discusses practical considerations such as core trauma items, monitoring tools, and planning for the environment and duration, rather than relying on a basic kit alone.
Do I need a satellite communicator for remote travel?
It depends on where you are going and how isolated it is. Many people choose satellite communication devices for remote trips because mobile coverage is unreliable. HLTAID013 helps you understand the decision-making and emergency planning side so you are not relying on luck.
Are portable AEDs used in remote environments?
They can be, depending on risk, group size, and access to evacuation. HLTAID013 supports emergency planning decisions in remote settings, including what equipment is realistic and how to manage emergencies when resources are limited.
How long does the HLTAID013 certificate last?
In most workplaces, first aid currency is maintained with regular refreshers, and many employers follow a 3-year cycle for first aid with CPR refreshed more frequently. Your workplace, insurer, or regulator may set specific requirements.
Is this course suitable for the mining and resources sector?
Yes. HLTAID013 is commonly chosen for remote first aid training for mining and resources sector teams because it fits the reality of isolated sites, delayed evacuation, and the need for structured response planning.
Is HLTAID013 suitable for agricultural workers?
Yes. Farms and rural properties are often isolated, with delayed emergency response. HLTAID013 supports agricultural worker safety and emergency response training by focusing on prolonged care, communication barriers, and practical improvisation.
Can you deliver HLTAID013 onsite for remote worksites?
Yes, onsite delivery may be available for workplaces depending on location, group size, and scheduling. Remote onsite training supports realistic scenarios using your actual environment and resources.
What will I be assessed on?
Assessment typically includes online knowledge components plus practical demonstration in scenarios. You will need to show that you can assess, respond, monitor, and manage emergencies appropriately in remote or isolated conditions.
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Important compliance notes
In an emergency, call 000.
Training complements but does not replace medical advice.
Doing something is better than doing nothing.
CPR skills are recommended to be refreshed every 12 months
First Aid, Child Care, Remote and Advanced are recommended to be refreshed every 3 years
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Now, with my family living on Whadjuk Noongar Country - from Jandakot, the land of the Whistling Eagle, to Mundijong, meaning "red-tailed black cockatoo"
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