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The Basic Ambulance Assistant training course is offered to individuals who wish
to pursue a professional career in the emergency management services. Once the learner
has been assessed as competent on the course, they may register with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa, as a professional emergency care practitioner.
Course Contents - Learner Program Outcomes
An introduction to Ambulance service responsibilities with instruction in:
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Professional practice
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Traumatology
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Emergency Care
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Ambulance Technology
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Ambulance Practice
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Medical management principles and techniques will be taught up to basic life support
level including methods of airway control, cardio pulmonary resuscitation and the
Emergency first aid of critically ill patients.
Candidates will also be introduced to the role of Ambulance service administration,
rescue and technical support service. Thorough training in medical management principles
is the basis to care in any crisis situation. However, the job of a professional
emergency care practitioner is not complete without organizational administration
to deal with an emergency. Management services comprise part of the courses run
at Action Training Academy, and skills learned on these courses will ensure competence
and correct handling in an emergency.
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Unit Standard Aligned:
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Yes
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Duration:
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4 weeks
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Delivery method:
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Contact |
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e-Online |
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Included in course:
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Learner workbooks, CPR Pouch, mouthpiece, gloves, Certificate
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Not included in course:
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Lunch - BP cuffs, stethoscope (not essential but available for purchase)
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Cost:
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R6,783.00 (incl. VAT)
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