Statistics have proven that
first aid training saves lives, reduces pain, lessen suffering and increases
work productivity. This is one of the
reasons why it is a legal requirement as per the OHS Act of 1993. All shifts must be covered and at least one
First Aider per 50 employees is required. This course has been designed to meet
the needs of the industry and to aim at risks at your company.
Note:
1. Our course is approved by the Department of Labour CI 327.
2. Certificates are valid for 2 years.
3. For students to fully benefit from the
contents of the course a standard 8 level of education is recommended.
4. Dates and venues will be organized to suit
your company’s needs.
5. Name and ID numbers of students is required
to make up certificates.
6. In the event of non-attendance or
cancellation, full fees will be charged unless
written notice is given 7 working days
before training.
7. Traveling cost will be added to final cost –
R2.50 per km after 50 km
8. ID Number will confirm a booking.
9. Onsite training can be done with a minimum of 10 students.
10. Certificates will be issued as soon as full payment is received.
11. *All prices are excluding VAT.
We are SETA accredited HW591PA0803054
Cancellation
must be done within 7 days or you will be liable for all costs.
Module
1 : Objectives of First Aid & Safety.
The Law - Workman’s
Compensation / Record Keeping
Department
of Labour requirements.
The First
Aider and Emergency scene management.
Aids
Module
2 : Unconsciousness & fainting.
Examination
of unconscious patient.
Shock.
Module
3 : Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - One rescuer CPR - adult
patient.
Choking.
Module
4 : Dressing & Bandages.
Wounds and
bleeding.
First Aid
box control. Basic First Aid Equipment
OHS Act 85 of 1993.
Module
5 : Burns.
Module
6 : Musculo skeletal system.
Classification
of Fractures.
Treatment of
Fractures.
Module
7 : Neck and Spinal injuries.
Logroll Four
Assistance.
Module
8 : Will be aimed at Risks in your particular company.
Ø Hazardous chemicals - Food
Industry
Ø Eye injuries – Tour Guides
Ø Nursery Schools.
1. MINIMUM
COMPULSORY CONTENT:
a) Principle
of First Aid and Safety; Emergency Scene Management.
b) Vital
signs, primary and secondary examination and evaluation of the patient’s
condition.
c) Artificial
respiration for adult, child and infant.
d) Choking.
e) One
rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant.
f) Shock,
unconsciousness and fainting.
g) Soft
tissue injuries; wounds and bleeding.
h) Fractures.
i) Head
and spinal injuries.
j) Joint
injuries and rescue transportation.
k) Chest
injuries.
l) Hand
injuries.
m) Eye
injuries.
n) Multiple
injury management.
o) Pelvic
and abdominal injuries.
p) Environmental
illnesses and injuries.
q) Burns.
r) Poisoning,
bites and stings.
s) Chest
pains and paralysis.
t) Epilepsy
(Fits).
2. MINIMUM
DURATION (EXCLUDING EVALUATION):
a) 22
Hours.
b) Alternatively
36 hours (to include Level I course content).
3. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
a) Valid
Level I Certificate.
b) Literate.
1. MINIMUM
COMPULSORY CONTENT:
a) Principles of First Aid and Safety;
Emergency Scene Management.
b) Vital
signs, primary and secondary examination and evaluation of the patient’s
condition.
c) Artificial respiration for adult, child
and infant.
d) Shock, unconsciousness and fainting.
e) One and two rescuer CPR for adult,
child and infant.
f) Shock, unconsciousness and fainting.
g) Soft tissue injuries; wounds and
bleeding.
h) Fractures and the threatened limb.
i) Head and spinal injuries.
j) Joint injuries and Rescue
Transportation.
k) Chest injuries.
l) Hand injuries.
m) Eye and ear injuries.
n) Multiple injury management.
o) Pelvic, abdominal and crush injuries.
p) Environmental illnesses and injuries.
q) Burns.
r) Poisoning, bites and stings.
s) Chest pains and paralysis.
t) Epilepsy (fits), breathlessness and
skin reactions.
u) Emergency childbirth.
v) Behavioural Emergencies.
w) Applied anatomy and physiology.
x) Ethics related to emergency care.
y) The legal aspects of First Aid.
2. MINIMUM
DURATION (EXCLUDING EVALUATION):
a) 32 Hours.
3. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
a) Valid Level II Certificate.
b) Literate.
c) Standard
7 educational level or equivalent.
The courses have been designed
to fulfill the legal requirements of the OHS Act of 1993, as well as providing
the student with the necessary Skill, Attitude
and Knowledge in handling a First
Aid situation aimed at your company risks.
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