Health care in remote Australia poses particular problems to practitioners who provide the day to day and emergency health care service. Harsh climate, dispersed population, poor transport, geographical isolation and great distances, mean that the time delay, resources and support available are considerably different to rural and metropolitan Australia. This course aims to meet the specific needs of these practitioners.

Aim:
To enable health practitioners to develop knowledge and skills essential to provide emergency care and treatment in common emergency situations encountered in the remote setting. To provide the remote and rural practitioners with knowledge to promote confidence to deliver safe and quality care to the patient.

Eligibility:
This course is available to Registered nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, Ambulance Officers and isolated practice G.P's. Undergraduate students are not eligible for this course