Purpose of Course:
To enable staff members of companies to carry out the tasks of a First Aider within the workplace according to the requirements of the OHS Act 85 of 1993.
Target Group:
For all employees working in any professional working environment.
Course Outline:
1. Emergency Scene Management
2. The Primary Survey
3. Management of shock
4. The Medical casualty
5. The Trauma casualty
The content of this course complies with the guidelines of the Department of Labour, it is also accredited by MERSETA + Plus elective modules customised to meet the needs of the workplace.
For Healthcare Professionals, they will be awarded 16 CPD Points through the HPCSA on Completion of the Course.
Assessment:
| Entry Requirement | None |
|---|---|
| Manual | English or Afrikaans |
| Venue | Attend Public Course or on-site for a minimum of 10 candidates |
| Duration of course | 16 hours (2 days, 08h00 – 17h00) |
| Evaluation | Theory & Practical |
| Certificate | ID Card and Certificate of Competence issued, valid for 3 years. First Aid Level 1 refresher course should be done before your certificate expires. The refresher course is one full day. |
| Unit Standards | In line with Unit Standard 119567: Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures. |
Purpose of Course:
To enable staff members of companies to carry out the tasks of a First Aider within the workplace according to the requirements of the OHS Act 85 of 1993.
Target Group:
General Employees, individuals, tourist guides, teachers.
Course Outline:
1. Emergency Scene Management 2. The Primary Survey
3. Management of shock
4. The Medical casualty
CPR for adult casualties (2016 Guidelines)
- Choking for adults
- Shock
- Unconsciousness & Fainting
- Breathing emergencies
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Epilepsy5. The Trauma casualty
- Bleeding
- Wounds
- Burn wounds
- Fractures
- Head & Spinal injuriesPlus elective modules customized to meet the needs of the workplace:
- Training: 50% theory & 50% practical
- Evaluation: 30% theory & 70% Practical
- Competency in CPR is compulsory
| Entry Requirement | None |
|---|---|
| Manual | English or Afrikaans |
| Venue | Attend Public Course or on-site for a minimum of 10 candidates |
| Duration of course | 16 hours (2 days, 08h00 – 17h00) |
| Evaluation | Theory & Practical |
| Certificate | ID Card and Certificate of Competence issued, valid for 3 years. First Aid Level 1 refresher course should be done before your certificate expires. The refresher course is one full day. |
| Unit Standards | In line with Unit Standard 119567: Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures. |