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GCCPD156 Altitude Medicine and Rescue

GCCPD156 Altitude Medicine and Rescue

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Description

This CPD course on “Altitude Medicine and Rescue” equips healthcare professionals and rescue personnel with the knowledge and skills to manage health issues and perform rescues at high altitudes. It covers the physiology of altitude sickness, acclimatization processes, emergency medical care for altitude-related illnesses, and safe evacuation techniques. The course aims to enhance the participants’ ability to provide effective medical response and conduct rescues in mountainous and high-altitude environments.

Course Fees

Full Course Fee:

$10.95

Requirements

  • All learning material for this unit is provided via our online learning portal and all equipment is provided for the practical assessments.
  • A learner undertaking this course will require a specific skill level in Language, Literacy and Numeracy.

    The course has been assessed as requiring the following Australian Core Skills Framework levels:

    • Learning – Level 2
    • Reading – Level 2
    • Writing – Level 2
    • Oral Communication – Level 1
    • Numeracy – Level 1