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‘You’re never too far away to learn’

At CRANAplus we are committed to the development and delivery of high quality education programs that support and develop remote and isolated health practitioners. CRANAplus recognises that excellence in learning is key to the delivery of best practice health care, and the retention of a skilled workforce within remote and isolated health practice.

CRANAplus is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No.40719) and is recognised as a provider of quality-assured and nationally recognised training and assessment to remote and isolated health practitioners across Australia.

We deliver education courses, which are clinically relevant across the lifespan and grounded in contemporary, evidence based practice. Our courses are designed and written by a team of health professionals with unique skills in remote health, emergency, critical care and/or midwifery and clinical education.

CRANAplus education services are continually growing and we provide a range of online acute, upskilling and mandatory education courses. Along with online courses we are diversifying to meet the needs of the remote and isolated workforce through the development and delivery of management and leadership courses into the future — we encourage you to watch the education space on our website for further information.

This booklet provides you with a summary of our available courses and information on how to organise an Education course for your workforce. Further information on Education courses can also be found on the CRANAplus website which provides up to date information including accreditations, endorsements and RTO Units of Competency.

CRANAplus Director of Education

Max Mayfield, Director National Hurricane Centre

Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy‘ ‘

CRANAplus education for remote and isolated health professionals

IndexRemote Emergency Care Course page 5

Maternity Emergency Care Course page 7

Advanced Remote Emergency Care Course page 9

Midwifery UpSkilling Course page 11

Advanced Life Support page 13

Paediatric Emergency Care Course page 15

Practical Skills Course page 17

Practical Triage Skills Course page 19

Triage Skills Course page 21

Trauma Preparedness Course page 23

eRemote Online Education page 25

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Remote Emergency Care Course page 27

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Maternity Emergency Care Course page 29

How to organise a CRANAplus Education

Course for your Workforce page 30

CRANAplus Facilitators page 30

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‘‘Couldn’t have faulted the course. Every second of info just made the “scariness” or fears of hopefully going remote in the near future disappear! Great to meet future colleagues and learn from all the amazing stories and experiences. Thank you, thank you, thank you! REC Daly River, NT 2015

Overview The Remote Emergency Care course is designed to enable the remote and isolated health workforce to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to respond with confidence to emergency situations and to deliver safe and quality care in the remote setting.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated health workforce (Nurses, Midwives, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, Paramedics and Medical Officers) who may be required to provide emergency care to the critically ill or injured patient. * For many employers the Remote Emergency Care course is a mandatory prerequiste to work in remote locations

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Remote Emergency Care course consists of 4 parts.• Attendance at a two and a half day

workshop consisting of lectures, skill stations and practical based scenarios which incorporate National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

• Completion of a pre-course and on course multi-choice quiz.

• Completion of a practical Basic Life Support assessment.

• Completion of a final one to one assessment.

Demonstrate the principles of management of the acutely ill and traumatised patients in the remote health setting.

Describe and implement a systematic patient assessment.

Explain the different requirements of ill or injured patients through the life span including the unique differences in managing paediatric and obstetric patients.

Describe the application of the principles used in managing an incident involving multiple casualties.

Perform basic life support as per Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Graduates of this course will be able to:

CRANAplus Remote Emergency Care Course• Are you prepared for a critically ill or injured patient? • Would you like to develop a systematic approach to prioritising care? • Are you required to stabilise the patient before transporting?

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ergency Care Course

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‘‘The course overall was excellent. The manual was so easy to read, clear & concise & well presented. Came to the course well prepared. The course material was also extremely well presented, very relevant and the skill stations gave so much more to the teaching bringing a practical approach that is essential to skills acquisition and confidence. I feel so much more prepared to deal with not only maternal/peri natal emergencies and birth but also to engage with pregnant women in general. Thanks!!!”

Overview The Maternity Emergency Care course is designed to enable the remote and isolated health workforce to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care for pregnant women and their babies.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated health workforce (Nurses, non practising Midwives, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, Paramedics, and Medical Officers) who may be required to provide emergency maternity care.

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Maternity Emergency Care course consists of 5 parts:• One module of online learning ‘Cultural

Considerations in Maternity Care’ that must be completed prior to attendance at the workshop.

• Attendance at a two and a half day workshop consisting of lectures, skill stations and practical based scenarios which incorporate National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.


• Completion of on course Cultural Consideration activities; and


Demonstrate the principles of first line emergency management of a woman in labour and immediately following childbirth.

Identify appropriate responses to the following maternal and neonatal complications: Pre-term labour, vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, birth asphyxia, post partum haemorrhage, hypertension, pre-eclampsia, maternal trauma.


MEC Alice Springs 2015

CRANAplus Maternity Emergency Care Course• Does the sight of a pregnant woman in your clinic make you nervous?• Would you know what to do if a pregnant woman came to your clinic/

hospital in labour, and no midwife was available?

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CRANAplus Advanced Remote Emergency Care • Are you expected to be a competent and current practitioner with

advanced emergency skills and knowledge? • Do you have the ability to lead your team taking on a senior position? • Are you expected to be a competent Advanced Life Support provider?

‘‘I know I was asked a number of times if the level was too basic. The content was excellent. Often the hardest skills to learn are teamwork and leadership and these can only be practiced on courses such as these. Great course, great venue. Job well done.

Overview The Advanced Remote Emergency Care course aims to extend the competencies of the experienced remote and isolated Health Practitioner to an expert level beyond that of the Remote Emergency Care course. It has a focus on team leadership, critical thinking and communication in emergency situations.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated health workforce (especially Nurses and remote GP’s) who may be required to provide leadership, critical thinking and communication during an emergency situation in the remote and isolated setting. This course is at an advanced level. Prerequisites include one or more of the following:• Successful completion of a CRANAplus

Remote Emergency Care course or equivalent emergency care course within the last 18 months. and/or

• Recent and relevant acute clinical experience within the last 18 months, e.g. in critical care or emergency. and/or

• Relevant post grad qualifications in emergency or critical care.

Describe a comprehensive, systematic approach using the primary, secondary survey to deliver emergency care to the critically ill adult or child.

Describe and discuss treatment options, including the escalation or de-escalation of treatment choices.

Identify risks and safety issues associated with resuscitative treatment options.

Identify early physiological deterioration and understand the use of appropriate treatment options in a timely manner.

Demonstrate team leadership during the management of an emergency presentation.

Demonstrate effective and accurate clinical documentation and handover.


AREC Cairns 2015 from a GP Anaesthetist

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Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Advanced Remote Emergency Care course consists of 6 parts:• Attendance at a three and a half day



• Completion of a practical Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support assessment.

• Completion of a final one on one practical assessment; and

• Completion of on course communication assessment.


Midw

ifery Upskilling

CRANAplus Midwifery UpSkilling Course• Are you often working alone or in isolation in your midwifery practice? • Would you be confident in managing a midwifery emergency? • Do you need to update on current evidence-based practice?

‘‘Overview The Midwifery UpSkilling course aims to provide an overview of current practice in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. This will include a discussion of complications in pregnancy and birth, and the emergency management of a pregnant woman and her baby, with an emphasis on care in the remote and isolated setting.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated health workforce (Midwives and Medical Officers) who may be required to provide maternity care in remote and/or isolated areas. Please note; if you are not a midwife or a GP with relevant obstetric experience you are not eligible for this course – please consider the Maternity Emergency course, as this may be more relevant for you.

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Midwifery UpSkilling course consists of 3 parts:• Attendance at a two and a half day



• Completion of two final one to one assessments.

Demonstrate the principles of antenatal care provision within a remote or isolated setting.

Demonstrate the principles of managing an unexpected normal birth.

Incorporate the principles of Cultural Safety in maternity care.

Demonstrate the principles of managing complications in pregnancy, labour and immediately following childbirth including: Preterm labour, bleeding in pregnancy, diabetes, hypertension in pregnancy, pre-eclampsia / eclampsia, cord prolapse, breech birth, shoulder dystocia, birth asphyxia requiring resuscitation, events requiring maternal resuscitation, postpartum haemorrhage, retained placenta


Just a quick note on the MIDUS program that I attended last weekend. I found the program relevant within the scope of practice at NSW Air Ambulance and found all the midwifery educators very eager and approachable. Thank you for the opportunity to update my skills and be challenged with such a wide array of remote and rural midwives. It was a great opportunity to network. I would be keen to send all 35 Flight Nurses at our service to your program in the future. Only 29 to go!MIDUS Tamworth 2014


Advanced Life Support

CRANAplus Advanced Life Support Course• Does your heart skip a beat when confronted with a cardiac emergency? • Do you want to improve your management of adult cardiac arrest? • Are you expected to be a competent Advanced Life Support provider?

‘‘OverviewThe CRANAplus Advanced Life Support program is based on the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines and best practice principles. The course will provide the remote and isolated health clinician with the advanced life support skills required in the management of the patient prior, during and after a cardio respiratory arrest in the remote and isolated setting.

Who is this course for?This course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated health workforce (Nurses, Midwives, Paramedics, and Medical Officers) who may be required to provide advanced life support within the context of limited resources and infrequent opportunities to practice much needed emergency skills. CRANAplus recommends Advanced Life Support Recertification is required every 12 months for those in remote and isolated settings to practice the management of cardiac arrest.

Course Delivery Students have several options for gaining Advanced Life Support Certification with CRANAplus:Option 1: ALS Certification and Face-to-Face Workshop including practical assessment Option 2: ALS Recertification and Face-to-Face Workshop including practical assessment Option 3: ALS Certification and practical assessment Option 4: ALS Recertification and practical assessment Option 3 and 4 Practical assessment options are; Face to face assessment at a CRANAplus Office, Skype Assessment with CRANAplus Assessor or Face to face with a Qualified External Assessor.

Describe normal cardiac anatomy and physiologyIncorporate Basic and Advanced Life Support skills and knowledge in the management of cardio-respiratory arrest including post resuscitation careDemonstrate an understanding of the concept of clinical deteriorationIdentify cardiac arrhythmias and 12 lead ECG changesDescribe the legal, ethical and OH&S issues in relation to Advanced Life SupportDemonstrate complex clinical decision-making, effective team leadership and advanced communication skills in the management of cardio-respiratory arrest.


As usual, an excellent CRANAplus course, run by practitioners with an obvious passion for high standards of rural and remote health care. Once again, I’ve learnt a lot and increased my confidence to deal with resus emergencies. Thank you.ALS Broome 2014


Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic approach to the assessment and management of the critically sick and/or injured infant and child .

Incorporate Paediatric Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support skills and knowledge in the management of cardio-respiratory arrest including post resuscitation care.

Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of clinical deterioration

Describe the legal, ethical and OH&S issues in relation to Paediatric Advanced Life Support

Demonstrate complex clinical decision-making, effective team leadership and advanced communication skills in the management of cardio-respiratory arrest.

Demonstrate effective and accurate clinical documentation and handover.

Paediatric Emergency Care

CRANAplus Paediatric Emergency Care Course• Do you experience anxiety with paediatric presentations? • Do you want to improve the emergency management of infants and

children in remote or isolated practice settings? • Are you expected to be a competent Paediatric Life Support provider?

‘‘OverviewThe CRANAplus Paediatric Emergency Care course is based on best practice principles and Australian Resuscitation Guidelines and will provide the remote and isolated health workforce with: • Core paediatric assessment and emergency skills

required in the management of the critically sick and/or injured infant or child in the remote and isolated setting.

• Core Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support skills required in the management of paediatric cardio-respiratory arrest.

The Paediatric Emergency Care course aims to increase confidence with paediatric presentations, especially for those working in, or considering working in remote and isolated settings and focuses on team leadership, communication and critical thinking in paediatric emergency situations.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote health workforce (Nurses and Midwives, Intensive Care Paramedics and Medical Officers) who may be required to provide urgent or emergency care to infants and children. This course is at an advanced level.

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Paediatric Emergency Care course consists of 4 parts:• Nine modules of online learning that must be

completed prior to attendance at the workshop. • Attendance at a two-day workshop consisting

of lectures, skill stations and practical based scenarios, which incorporate National Safety Quality Health Service Standards.

• Completion of on course communication assessment.



Very challenging for me as a newly graduated nurse but the staff were fantastic, so supportive I felt I was in a safe environment. My confidence has improved. Really made me think and not rely so much on the doctor. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!PEC Newman 2015


Practical Skills

CRANAplus Practical Skills Course• Are you looking for a refresher in practical skills such as plastering,

suturing, eye and ear assessment? • Do you want to gain some practical skills for going remote?

‘‘Overview The CRANAplus Practical Skills course is based on best practice principles and will provide the remote and isolated workforce with an opportunity to receive instruction in and practice of key skills needed in the remote and isolated setting including: Ear assessment, Management of Eye Injuries, Wound Closure, Plaster Back Slabbing.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated workforce (Nurses, Paramedics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Medical Officers) who may be required to utilise these practical skills in their workplace.

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Practical Skills course consists of 2 parts:• Four modules of online learning that must

be completed prior to attendance at the workshop.

• Attendance at a one-day workshop consisting of mini lectures, skill stations and practical based scenarios which incorporate National Safety and Quality Health Standards.

Understand basic anatomy and common presentations of ear conditions and their assessment and management. Demonstrate the use of an otoscope in ear examination.Understand basic anatomy and common presentations of eye conditions/injuries and their assessment and management. Understand the pathophysiology and management of common fractures of upper and lower limbs including neurovascular assessment. Understand the principles and complications of backslab application and removal. Demonstrate backslab application to upper and lower limbsDescribe the assessment and management of lacerations including simple wound closure using interrupted sutures. Describe the use of local anaesthesia including digital blocks. Demonstrate simple wound closure


Course was great. I learnt heaps. I am glad I made the effort to travel up here. Will certainly recommend it to other RN’s. Really appreciated the “hands on” experiences and small groups used and NOT ALL POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS Thanks.Practical Skills Pilot Cairns 2015


Practical Skills Triage

CRANAplus Practical Skills Triage Course• Are you required to effectively and efficiently assess and triage emergency

patients and primary presentations in your work?• Are you looking for a refresher in practical skills such as plastering and

suturing?

‘‘Overview The CRANAplus Practical Skills Triage course is based on best practice principles and will provide the remote and isolated workforce with an opportunity to receive instruction in and the practice of key skills needed in the remote and isolated setting including: Primary and Secondary Survey, Wound Closure and Plaster Back Slabbing.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated workforce (Nurses, Paramedics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Medical Officers) who may be required to utilise these practical skills in their workplace.

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Practical Skills Triage course consists of 2 parts:• Four modules of online learning that must

be completed prior to attendance at the workshop.

• Attendance at a one-day workshop consisting of mini lectures, skill stations and practical based scenarios which incorporate National Safety and Quality Health Standards.

Demonstrate the principles of triage assessment techniques using a primary secondary survey approach.

Understand the pathophysiology and management of common fractures of upper and lower limbs including neurovascular assessment.

Understand the principles and complications of backslab application and removal.

Demonstrate backslab application to upper and lower limbs

Describe the assessment and management of lacerations including simple wound closure using interrupted sutures.

Describe the use of local anaesthesia including digital blocks.

Demonstrate simple wound closure


Great day course. Interactive. Great teachers/support, good environment.Professional! Positive, very knowledgeable and FUN All skill stations great. Learnt a lot. Good practical information. Feel more confident now. Relaxed environment-* very important*Alice Springs 2015


Triage Emergency Care

CRANAplus Triage Emergency Care Course • Are you required to effectively and efficiently assess and triage

emergency patients and primary presentations in your work?• How are your triage skills?• Are you familiar with the ATS and resources?

‘‘Overview The CRANAplus Triage Emergency Care course is based on the Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK) with a focus on application for remote and isolated settings. The course upskills the rural triage practitioner to confidently assess patients and apply the Australasian Triage Scale to allocate an appropriate triage category.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated workforce especially rural Nurses and General Practitioners’ who may be required to perform triage.

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Triage Emergency Care course consists of 2 parts: • 7 modules of online learning related to

patient assessment that must be completed prior to attendance at the workshop.

• Attendance at a one-day workshop consisting of lectures and practical based scenarios and activities.

Demonstrate the principles of triage assessment techniques using a primary survey approach. Demonstrate an understanding of the Australasian Triage Scale and its implementation in the workplace. Develop an understanding of the medico-legal aspects of triage. Develop an understanding of the unique differences between urban and rural triage practices.Describe the techniques for various clinical areas of physical assessment.


“I found all information helpful and pertinent – especially as an RN who is still new to the country. Much of this info I needed refreshing on as it has been 20 years since I trained. It is especially helpful to be able to have a step by step guide to emergency care in Australia which is something that is important to “new” staff in the country. Thank you” Enjoyed the scenarios and interactive manner the course was delivered. The on line resources are excellent.” Bowen, Queensland 2014


CRANAplus Trauma Preparedness Course• Are you part of the team that needs to “go out in the ambulance”? • Do your team members know your ambulance and equipment? • Do your health personnel know about scene safety?

Demonstrate the principles of management for the acutely ill and trauma patient in the pre hospital setting.

Describe and implement a systematic patient assessment.

Perform basic life support as per Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Demonstrate and apply the principles of managing an incident involving multiple casualties.

Demonstrate competence in the specified clinical skills under the categories of the airway, breathing, circulation and spinal immobilisation and extrication through participation in skill stations

Demonstrate awareness and identify coping mechanisms in a traumatic event or unexpected death

Discuss options for dealing with the violent patient.

Trauma Preparedness Course

‘‘Overview The CRANAplus Trauma Preparedness course focuses on the pre-hospital environment and is designed to prepare and upskill the remote and isolated workforce to work as a team so they may confidently respond to medical emergencies and trauma. This course was developed in response to an identified need to upskill hospital personnel in the pre hospital early management of trauma. It includes safe extrication from vehicles and psychological education to prepare participants for the sense of intense overwhelming that impacts on their usual coping mechanisms. The Trauma Preparedness Course content can be modified according to needs of the health service.

Who is this course for?You do not need to be a Health Professional to attend this course. The course is designed to meet the learning needs of the remote and isolated workforce (Nurses, all purpose Orderlies/Ambulance Drivers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Workers) who may be required to provide an emergency ambulance service. CRANAplus actively encourage a mix of health personnel to participate to promote the practice of teamwork.


Just a quick note to say thank you for the amazing course you presented. Nurses working in the bush are exposed to some intense scenarios we would not regularly see in a large metro hospital. We often find ourselves in situations that we may not be emotionally or professionally prepared for. It was reassuring to attend this course and have this fact acknowledged. Attending this course not only gave me valuable information, it reaffirmed my love for nursing in the bush. Having an organisation like CRANA offering support and education I feel empowered to continue the work that I do. Thank you again.”RN Derby Hospital July 2014

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Trauma Preparedness course consists of:• Attendance at a two-day workshop consisting of

lectures, skill stations and practical based scenarios which incorporate National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

• Exploring intervention strategies to minimise the intensity and duration of difficult emotions and therefore reduce the risk of developing PTSD.

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nline Education Courses

A selection of the CRANAplus eRemote Online Education:For a current list of all eRemote Online Education please go to www.crana.org.au/Education/eremote

Core Mandatory Suite (12) Clinical Upskilling in the Bush (12) 01 Basic Life Support * 01 12 lead ECG02 Building a Respectful Workplace 02 Airway Management03 Cultural Awareness 03 Arrhythmia Interpretation04 Fire Awareness 04 Blood Results Interpretation05 Managing Conflict 05 Chest Pain Assessment06 Intro to Infection Control 06 Clinical Deterioration07 Managing Difficult Behaviours 07 Defibrillation08 Manual Handling and Ergonomics 08 IV Narcotic Pain Relief *09 Medication Calculation 09 Intravenous Cannulation *10 Medico Legal Documentation 10 Non Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation*11 Natural Disasters 11 Plastering *12 Professional Development 12 Suturing *

* denotes modules that require a practical assessment(all of the above modules can be purchased individually or as a package)

Who is this course for?CRANAplus eRemote online education programs provide convenient access to specialised training, wherever and whenever you need it. All health practitioners working or preparing to work in the remote and isolated health sector can access CRANAplus online education. You can complete your core mandatory and clinical training at your own pace, in your own workplace. CRANAplus provides an experienced senior clinician to provide support via phone, Skype and email.

Course DeliveryParticipants register for their selected modules through the CRANAplus website on the Education page. The email address provided becomes an important link to the online education. Instructions on how to access the online learning is automatically sent to this email address on payment for modules selected.

‘‘I am very impressed with the courses. As a “mature-aged” RN and second year out....these courses have offered me an opportunity to review areas I felt were not fully covered in my degree, to upskill and for ongoing education. My nemesis is ECG’s and cardiac related events...CRANAplus has given me the chance to really get to grips with this...and have the material at my fingertips for future reference. So hearty thanks to all at CRANAplusDenmark WA

CRANAplus eRemote Online Education CRANAplus eRemote online education was developed to overcome the challenges facing those who practice health in remote and isolated settings who have limited access to education. It is linked to current best practice and enables health workers to complete their core mandatory and clinical training in their own time frame. The program offers locational flexibility negating the need for travel making the eRemote online learning platform an efficient and cost effective option.


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CRANAplus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Remote Emergency Care Course

‘‘Overview The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Remote Emergency Care course is designed to up skill health workers/practitioners to manage trauma and medical emergencies in the remote and isolated health care setting, using the DRABCD primary and secondary survey approach. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Remote Emergency Care course content can be modified according to needs of the health service, with a first aid component or focus as required.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners. Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are also eligible to attend any multidisciplinary REC course.

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Remote Emergency Care course consists of 4 parts:• Attendance at a three day workshop

consisting of lectures, skill stations and practical based scenarios which incorporate National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

• Completion of an on course multi-choice quiz.• Completion of a practical Basic Life Support

assessment.• Completion of a final one to one assessment.

Identify the process to respond in a safe, timely and appropriate manner to an emergency in the remote context including using equipment, communication systems, transport and retrieval.Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of management for the severely ill or injured patient in the remote setting.Demonstrate a systematic approach to primary and secondary surveyDemonstrate immediate life support skills required in the management of the critically ill patientRecognise the role of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners in the management of the critically unwell patient. Perform basic life support as per Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.


I was stressed at work before I came here to the course. When I got here it’s been lots of fun, and I haven’t laughed as much as I did. Wendy and Annie made the whole course fun and interactive. Also was a good learning environment. Thank you Wendy and Annie! Alice Springs, October 2014

• Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professional working in a remote or isolated health care setting?

• Are you required to be a competent practitioner and take first on call in your clinic? • Do you need to have up to date knowledge and skills to perform this role?


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aternity Emergency Care

CRANAplus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Maternity Emergency Care Course

‘‘Overview The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Maternity Emergency Care course is designed to up skill health workers/practitioners to provide emergency care for pregnant women and their babies in the remote and isolated setting. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Maternity Emergency Care course content can be modified according to needs of the health service, with male and female specific courses available as well as courses including Nationally Accredited units of Competency if required.

Who is this course for?The course is designed to meet the learning needs of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practitioners. Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are also eligible to attend any multidisciplinary REC course.

Course DeliveryThe CRANAplus Maternity Emergency Care course

consists of 3 parts:• Attendance at a three day workshop consisting

of lectures, skill stations and practical based scenarios which incorporate National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

• Completion of an on course multi-choice quiz.• Completion of a final one to one assessment. If

wishing to complete the Nationally Accredited units of competency a further 2 parts require completion:

• One module of online learning ‘Cultural Considerations in Maternity Care’ that must be completed prior to attendance at the workshop.

• Completion of on course Cultural Consideration activities.

Demonstrate the principles managing an unexpected birth in a remote and/or isolated settingDemonstrate the principles of giving first line emergency care to a woman in labour and immediately following childbirth.Identify appropriate responses to the following maternal and neonatal complications: vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, hypertension, pre-eclampsia, maternal trauma, pre-term labour, a baby requiring resuscitation after birth, and post partum haemorrhage. Develop strategies for providing timely referrals to trained maternity service providers and newborn health services in geographically isolated regions.


“Comfortable and relaxed type learning.I really enjoyed the 3 days. Both facilitators were very informative and knowledgeable. Great Presenters–very patient– explaining in simple terms.It was really good.Katherine, June 2015

• Does a pregnant woman coming to your clinic make you feel nervous? • Would you know what to do if a pregnant woman came to your clinic/hospital in labour

and there was no midwife available? • Can you give good care, within your scope of practice to pregnant women?

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CRANAplus provides education, support and professional services, while representing the remote health sector Australia-wide. Established in 1983 as the Council for Remote Area Nurses of Australia, CRANAplus has built on a proud heritage of remote area nursing – evolving into a multidisciplinary organisation that reflects the diverse nature of all health disciplines working in remote and isolated communities. CRANAplus is an independent, member driven, non-profit organisation, and one of the longest established bodies of its kind in Australia. Our ultimate goal at CRANAplus is to strengthen the health and wellbeing of all people living and working in remote and isolated Australia.

Employers have you considered your staff professional development needs for the upcoming year?

CRANAplus can provide courses specifically for your organisation that are flexible, affordable and tailored to meet the professional development requirements of your Workforce.As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) CRANAplus develops health training for the remote and isolated context and delivers this training in remote and rural locations across Australia. CRANAplus courses meet requirements to work in remote health and provide valuable continuing education and professional development opportunities. We are happy to discuss your requirements and tailor our courses to meet the needs of your workforce.Weekend or weekday! We’re ready!For further information email: [email protected] or call 07 4047 6407

“I love living and working in a unique community, in a special part of the country. Remote Area Nurses play a vital role for our people and region. CRANAplus training ensures our knowledge and skills are the forefront of practice. And they provide the support and networks we need every day to continue providing effective healthcare in remote and isolated areas”. Sue Smith -Remote Area Nurse, Harts Range, NT

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Organising a CRANAplus Education Course for your Workforce

CRANAplus The peak professional body for the remote and isolated health workforce.

CRANAplus Facilitators CRANAplus is well known for the calibre of our volunteer facilitators who are drawn from a wide range of health disciplines. Our facilitators are highly skilled in the acute health setting and are experienced professionals who have worked in remote and isolated areas of Australia. We are always looking for appropriately skilled health professionals to volunteer to help run CRANAplus courses. If you would like to express an interest in being considered to become a facilitator with CRANAplus please contact Sue Orsmond at [email protected] or call on 0427 955 713 CRANAplus acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians

of Australia, many of whom live in remote areas, and pays its respect to their Elders both past and present. CRANAplus contributes significantly to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by building the strength of the remote and isolated health workforce.

PHOT0: SUSAN STCLAIR

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