1.1.1 – Basic First Aid (Previously Level 1)

COURSE INFORMATION

Classroom, Webinar
119567
1
5
5
2 Days
SAIOSH
N/A
All employees who need to provide first aid treatment in case of workplace injuries and emergency situations as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993. Any member of the public who are keen to acquire first aid skills.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The First Aid Level 1 course is for persons required to assess the emergency and providing basic Life Support and basic First Aid to stabilise patients prior to transfer to the emergency services.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to first aid
Module 2: The basic anatomy and physiology of the human body
Module 3: The major organ systems
Module 4: Emergency scene management
Module 5: Shock
Module 6: Airway and breathing emergencies
Module 7: CPR
Module 8: Wounds and bleeding
Module 9: Bites and stings
Module 10: Bone and joint injuries
Module 11: Other first aid emergencies
Module 12: Environmental emergencies

Theoretical assessment
Formative Assessment (Open book test)
Summative Assessment (Closed book test)

Practical assessment
Scene survey.
Primary survey.
Secondary survey.
Recovery position.
CPR and AED.
Chocking – conscious patient.
Bleeding and shock management.
Fracture management.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Students credited with this unit standard are able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
  • Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
  • Assess an emergency situation
  • Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation
  • Treat common injuries
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