Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder – Level 2

Once you have completed the Basic Emergency First Aid Responder Course, this is the next step. It encompasses the Basic content, and ads in more serious emergencies. This course replaces US120496.

Course Duration:

24 Hours excluding the Exam.

Normally taught over three to four full days.

Minimum of 6 learners, maximum 15 learners per class.

TOPICS COVERED:

Principles of First Aid & Safety Management

Aims of Primary Emergency Care

PPE and Disease Control

Medicolegal implications

Contents of a First Aid Kit

Maintenance and Storage of the First Aid Kit

Assess and Manage an Emergency Scene

Primary Emergency Care

Calling for Help

Hazards

Triage (multiple casualty management)

Activation of the Emergency Services

Secondary Assessment

Continuity Care

Choking

Rescue Breathing

The Recovery Position

CPR (Adult, child and infant)

Bleeding control & Wounds

Shock

Anaphylactic Shock

Secondary Assessment and Treatment

Immobilisation and transportation techniques

Head injuries

Hand and Eye Emergencies

Musculoskeletal emergencies

Burns

Environmental Emergencies

Poisons, Bites and Stings

Recognizing Illness

Record Keeping

Anatomy and Physiology

ENDORSED BY:

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

Department of Employment and Labour


CREDITS:

Credits: 5

NQF Level: 3

Blended Learning Available: Pending