Diamond is excited to announce the release of Undertake Road Crash Rescue Course (PUASAR024A) through their partnerships with Holmesglen Institute (Victoria) and North Coast Institute (TAFE NSW).
This unit covers the competency required to gain access to and extricate entrapped casualty/s from vehicles on the road such as cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks and semi-trailers while minimising the potential for further injury and preserving the integrity of evidence.
This unit requires the responder to access entrapped casualty/s using a range of techniques and to operate specialist equipment to undertake the rescue. This unit applies to a current or potential member of a rescue team. This certification is nationally recognised.
What are the career opportunities?
Employment in the Emergency services industries spanning government and private industry in sectors such as power and mining, oil and gas, maritime, defence and aviation etc.
Pre-requisites for this unit include PUAEME002C Manage injuries at emergency incident
OR HLTFA311A Apply first aid / PUASAR022A Participate in a rescue operation.
This course is covered over three (3) days incorporating theory (15%) and practical (75%) sessions including assessment. Elements covered include:
Apply emergency care practices
Apply relevant road crash rescue techniques
Apply scene management procedures
Undertake initial (ongoing) scene assessment
Use rescue equipment in a range of situations
Wear appropriate PPE
Work in a multi-agency environment
Work in teams
Vehicle and machinery construction
Vehicle identification
Hazards in a road crash rescue environment
Environmental impacts
Road crash rescue equipment
Road crash rescue team formation
Incident scene – managing medical scenarios
Stabilisation techniques
Heavy vehicle rescue techniques
Battery isolation and airbag management
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Rescue team performance and standards
Rescue team safety and welfare
Patient handling
Rapid casualty access
Vehicle extrication (spreaders, rams, airbags and cutters etc.)
Rescue team roles and responsibilities
Diamond has the ability and resources to also conduct this specialised course anywhere in Australia and Asia Pacific at your very own site location. Call us on 1300 669 155 or send an email to: operations@diamondprotection.com to request further information. Course calendars are available at www.diamondprotection.com Other courses in Industrial Skills, Safety and Emergency / Rescue are available for your workplace requirements.
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