Course Content
- Principles of first aid and safety
- Emergency scene management
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & AED
- Choking
- Examination of the Patient
- Wounds and Bleeding
Requirements
First Aid Level 1
Description
First Aid Level One is the first course that should be completed should you want to learn the basics of helping someone that is injured or fallen ill. This course focuses mainly on Trauma situations.
This course is also the minimum required training needed by employers to comply with Regulation 3(4) of General Safety Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 “employers should provide a safe and healthy environment for their employees.”
This comprehensive two-day course covers a wide range of trauma emergencies, enabling all participants to:
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Prevent accidents through the development of safety-oriented life style;
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Recognise when first aid is needed; and
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Provide basic First Aid treatment at the scene of an accident or sudden illness with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way until the Emergency Medical Services arrive, if needed.
