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First Aid level 1 is the entry level course on emergency principles and is accredited
through the Department of labour, as well as the HWSETA. In level 1, learners are
taught how to perform basic life support and first aid in emergencies. Learners
are required to cover a certain amount of theoretical knowledge as well as perform
determined practical skill competently, such as CPR and Choking.
First Aid level 1 is the starting point and a learner may progress all the way to
First Aid level 3!
Course Contents
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Principals of emergency care, safety and emergency scene management
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Artificial Respirations
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One Man CPR
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Airway Obstruction
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Wounds & Bleeding
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Shock, unconsciousness & fainting
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Fractures & splinting
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Burns
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Head & Spinal Injuries
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Practical demonstrations and participation by each learner in the practical exercises
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Unit Standard Aligned:
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Yes
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Duration:
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18 hours
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Delivery method:
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Included in course:
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Learner workbooks, CPR Pouch, mouthpiece, gloves, Certificate
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Cost:
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R906.30 (incl. VAT)
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Action training courses are also concerned with teaching the importance of having
an emergency evacuation plan. Knowing how and where people in a disaster situation
can be taken to safety requires careful forethought and emergency plans to be in
place for evacuation.
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