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. |
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. |