Accurate and consistent triage is the cornerstone of safe, equitable patient care and ensures the effective use of limited healthcare resources (ETEK 2024). In remote and isolated settings, where resource constraints and geographic challenges are common, triage plays a critical role in prioritising care, identifying clinical risk, and allocating services appropriately.

The Triage Emergency Care Intensive online course contextualises the updated Emergency Triage Education Kit (2024) for remote practice, enabling healthcare professionals to apply the Australasian Triage System confidently and appropriately in their unique settings. This course fosters collaborative learning through peer discussion, shared insights, and critical reflection on delivering triage care that is responsive to the specific needs of remote populations.

Please note: Triage protocols and requirements may vary between health services and facilities. Practitioners should consult their organisation to understand site-specific expectations. All content is aligned to the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework Capabilities.

The Triage Emergency Care Intensive course empowers remote healthcare professionals to deliver confident, collaborative triage care, tailored to the Australasian Triage System.

1. Discuss the principles of triage assessment techniques using a primary survey approach.
2. Apply the Australasian Triage Scale to practice in remote settings.
3. Examine the medico-legal aspects of triage in remote settings.
4. Compare the unique differences between urban and rural triage practices.
5. Critically reflect on the knowledge and skills required to provide culturally safe triage in remote settings.