First Aid Level 1
Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures (First Aid Level 1)
Unit Standard: 119567 NQF Level: 1 Credits: 5 Duration: 2 Days
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is for persons required to assess the emergency situation and providing basic Life Support and basic First Aid in order to stabilise patients prior to transfer to the emergency services.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Not limited to: Employees, Supervisors, Managers, Retail, Tour Guides, Construction, Manufacturing, Drivers and General Public
PRE-REQUISITE – SETA ACCREDITATION:
It is desirable for learners wishing to achieve this unit standard to be competent at:
- Communication at ABET level 3
- Mathematical Literacy at ABET level 3
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene
- Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and
- Assess an emergency
- Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening
- Treat common
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1
Emergency Scene Management
The principles of emergency care Workplace safety
Emergency Scene Management Primary and Secondary surveys
Module 2
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology
Cardiovascular System Digestive System Endocrine System Excretory System Immune System
Integumentary System (The Skin) Muscular System
Nervous System Reproductive System Respiratory System Skeletal System
Module 3
Asses an Emergency Situation and Treat Common Injuries
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Artificial Respirations Airway obstructions (Choking)
Shock, unconsciousness and fainting Wounds & Bleeding
Burns & Electrical injuries Fractures
Sprains and strains Head and spinal injuries
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