US120496 – Provide Risk-based Primary Emergency Care/First Aid in the Workplace
This is a minimum requirement by the Department of Employment and Labour for Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Workplace Compliance.
Course Duration:
24 Hours excluding the Exam.
Normally taught over three 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
Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace
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
First Responder Resources
Activation of the Emergency Services
Secondary Assessment
Continual Care
Emergency Life Support
Choking
Rescue Breathing
The Recovery Position
CPR
Bleeding control & Wounds
Shock
Anaphylactic Shock
Secondary Assessment and Treatment
Immobilisation and transportation techniques
Head injuries
Musculoskeletal emergencies
Burns
Thermal Stress
Poison
Recognizing Illness
Record Keeping
ENDORSED BY:
Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA).
CREDITS:
Credits: 5
NQF Level: 2
Blended Learning Available: Not yet