First Aid Level 1 Course (Unit Standard 119567)
Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures
- 16 hours (2 days)
- from R 1100.00 per person
Discounts offered for larger groups
Legal Requirements as per the Department of Labour:
As per the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), when there are between 1 and 50 employees in a workplace, there must be at least 1 first aider readily available during all working hours. There must also be a properly stocked first aid box (Regulation 7 First Aid Kit) that is easily accessible
Course Description
This course is designed to provide training in emergency life-saving skills for the workplace, and for the public including general employees, designated first aiders and safety representatives, tour guides and teachers.
This course will enable them to provide first aid within the workplace, according to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 85 of 1993.
The course provides hands – on practice in the skills of CPR, as well as all the theory and practical training skills for a range of trauma and medical emergencies (listed below).
Course Content
- Principles of First Aid and Safety
- Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
- Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
- Assess an emergency situation
- CPR
- Choking
- Shock
- Fractures
- Burns
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Seizures
- Lacerations
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe haemorrhage (bleeding)
- Head Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Level of Consciousness
- Strains and Sprains
- Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation
- Treat common injuries
- Different types of injuries and conditions are identified and described in terms of their severity, cause and possible treatment
Certificate
On successful completion (including a written examination as well as a practical skills assessment, attendees will receive an accredited Level 1 First Aid Certificate, which is valid for 3 years.
If the candidate’s Level 1 certificate is still valid and not yet expired, they may attend a 1 day Refresher Course.
Accreditation
Accredited with TETA (NQF Level 1, Unit Standard 119567), and Department of Labour
Attendance Options
Our courses are informative, hands – on and practical.
Book a Private Course at your home
Book a course at your own venue for a minimum of 5 people on a day and time that is convenient for you.
- From R 1100.00 per person (Minimum of 5 people)
Discounts offered for larger groups
Attend a course at one of our venues
Attend one of our monthly courses at our training facility in Kuilsriver.
- R 1100.00 per person
First Aid Kits
We also stock and supply the Government Regulation 7 First Aid Kit required in all schools and work places / offices (available in a white plastic box, metal box that can be fixed to the wall, or as a refill kit)
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