First Aid Course
First Aid Training Level 1
Our first aid courses are designed to provide participants with essential medical knowledge and practical skills, empowering them to confidently respond to emergency situations and offer critical assistance when needed.
Purpose of the course:
Unit Standard 119567)
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. (Unit Standard 119567)
Target group:
General Employees, individuals, tourist guides, and teachers.
Course outline:
1. Emergency Scene Management
2. The Primary Survey
3. Management of shock
4. The Medical casualty:
⭄ CPR for adult, children & infant casualties (2020 Guidelines)
⭄ CPR for adult, children & infant casualties (2020 Guidelines)
⭄ Choking for adults, children & infants
⭄ Shock
⭄ Unconsciousness & Fainting
⭄ Breathing emergencies
⭄ Heart Attack
⭄ Stroke
⭄ Epilepsy
5. The Trauma casualty
⭄ Bleeding
⭄ Wounds
⭄ Burn wounds
⭄ Fractures
⭄ Head & Spinal injuries
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.
Assessment:
⭄ Training: 50% theory & 50% practical
⭄ Evaluation: 30% theory & 70% Practical
⭄ Competency in CPR is compulsory
