Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid – Level 1
This course is accredited with the Department of Labour (CI 443/3/12/1) as well as the Transport Education Training Authority and covers unit standard “119567” NQF level 1, 5 Credits.
All training programs are Outcome Based and are assessed according to various Unit Standards and Outcomes.
Assessment criteria consists of a Formative Assessment, In-Class Assessments, Summative Assessment and Practical Assessments.
Course Duration
Duration: 2-day course
Day 1: Theory and in-class Assessments
08:00 am – 16:00 pm (x3 15-minute breaks included)
Day 2: Theory, Final Examination and Practical
08:00 am – 16:00 pm (x3 15-minute breaks included)
Final Examination: 13:00 pm – 13:45 pm
Practical Evaluation: 14:00 pm – 16:00 pm
Once all theory has been completed, Learners are taken into a separate room two by two with one facilitator to complete the Practical evaluations
Classes are subject to a maximum of 12 – 15 learners per facilitator
Course Overview
First Aid Level 1 is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. This is enforced by the Department of Labour with a minimum requirement of 2 First Aiders per Company, Building, Section or Level.
First Aid Level 1 is a key enabler for people to take Immediate Action in a Medical Emergency. It is the first and at times critical step in Preserving Human Life.
Our Course has been designed to be highly interactive with many practical elements as well as the required theoretical aspects.
Learning Outcomes – Theoretical Content
The Basic Principles of First Aid
Occupational Health & Safety Act (85 of 1993) General Regulations 3 (4)
Emergency Scene Management
Primary Survey
Secondary Survey – Head to toe examination
First Aiders Legal Responsibility
Head to Toe Survey
Handing the patient over to Emergency Services
The Respiratory System
Anatomy and Artificial Respiration
The Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
CPR Demonstration Video
Burns – Types of burns, Degrees of burns, Treatment and Rule of Nine
Fractures, Immobilisation & Sprains
How to make a sling video demonstration
Head and Spinal Injuries
Soft Tissue Injuries – Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
Different types of wounds and their treatment
Treating Shock Demonstration video
Unconsciousness, Fainting & Choking
Choking Demonstration Video
The Recovery Position Demonstration video
Inventory Control Checklist
Incident Accident Report Form
Learning Outcomes – Practical Evaluation
CPR Practical Evaluation
Recovery Position Evaluation
Choking Evaluation
Head to Toe Evaluation
Competency Scores
All learners are to achieve 80% and above for Theoretical Assessments
All learners are to achieve 100% for Practical Assessments
Training Aids
Slide Show presentation
Resuscitation manikin
First Aid Kit
Cervical Collar
CPR Mouth Piece
All our Learners are provided with a CPR Mouth Piece and a First Aid Training Manual to take home also a Certificate on completion of the course
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We are accredited with the following institutions
Training Courses
Click here to see our public courses. Training courses include First Aid Level 1, Health and Safety, Fire Fighting, and Incident and Accident Investigation.
Liderazgo has adopted a Blended Learning Approach.