Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder – Level 3
The Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder course is designed for any member of the public that is involved in some way with emergencies. This course is aimed at community service responders, fire fighters, police officers, security officers, community policing forums etc.
This is the highest level of Emergency First Aid Responder.
Course Duration:
40 Hours excluding the Exam.
Normally taught over five full days.
Minimum of 6 learners, maximum 15 learners per class.
TOPICS COVERED:
Principles of First Aid & Safety Management
Legal and Ethics of First Aid
Anatomy and Physiology
Emergency Scene Management
Principals of Advanced First Aid in Emergencies
Aims of Emergency Care
Precautions to take when treating casualties
Medico-legal Implications
Emergency Preparedness
First Aid Equipment
Storage and Maintenance of Regulation First Aid Equipment
Assess and Manage an Emergency Scene
identify Hazards
Disaster Management
Health Hazards
Multiple Casualty Management (Triage)
Mobilisation of Emergency Services
Secondary Assessment
Disorders and Diseases
Musculoskeletal Emergencies
Bleeding and Wounds
Abdominal Injuries
Chest Injuries
Medical Conditions
Head Injuries
Stroke and Heart attack
Seizures
Asthma
Drowning
Environmental Emergencies
Poisons, Bites and Stings
Emergency Childbirth
Basic Life Support
First Aid treatment for casualties of all ages
Primary Assessment
Airway management
CPR and Rescue Breathing (Adult, child and infant)
Spinal Injuries
Transporting Patients
Oxygen Therapy
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Measurement
Shock
Anaphylactic Shock
ENDORSED BY:
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Department of Employment and Labour
CREDITS:
Credits: 6
NQF Level: 4
Blended Learning Available: Yes