Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
SP-230801 NQF Level 2 2 Credits 2 Days
This QCTO Skills Programme develops the capacity to function as a Basic Emergency First Aid Provider. It covers incident-scene safety, patient assessment, immediate basic first aid care, communication, patient handover and post-incident clean-up, supported by theory, in-class assessment and practical evaluation.
Course Overview
The purpose of this Skills Programme is to build the capacity of a person to function as a Basic First Aid Provider. Basic first aid providers respond to emergency situations by providing efficient and immediate basic care to ill and injured persons. They use a limited range of equipment and work within a regulated scope of practice, while remaining up to date with approved practices and techniques.
The programme is made up of two compulsory modules: a knowledge-based module and a practical skill module. The source document also states that the programme includes a Final Integrated Summative Assessment.
Course Includes
- Day 1: Theory and in-class assessments, 08:00-16:00, including three 15-minute breaks.
- Day 2: Theory and practical learning, 08:00-16:00, including three 15-minute breaks.
- Once the theory has been completed, learners complete a practical evaluation outside with one facilitator.
- A final examination is held from 09:00-10:00 the following day.
- Class size is stated as 12-15 learners per facilitator.
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
- Conduct incident-scene safety and patient assessment and management within scope.
- Provide basic emergency first aid care and secondary assessments of affected persons for life-threatening conditions.
- Apply continuous basic emergency first aid care to mitigate pain and facilitate healing.
- Hand the treated person over to the next level of medical care with associated documentation.
- Communicate with affected persons and stakeholders.
- Conduct post-incident clean-up.
Key Benefits
- Equips individuals to handle emergencies effectively in various settings, enhancing overall safety.
- Provides practical skills and knowledge to manage emergencies confidently and efficiently.
- Demonstrates a commitment to safety in professional and personal settings where first aid knowledge is required.
Certification
The source document states that QCTO provides the official certificate on completion of the course.
- Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
- Skills Programme ID: SP-230801
- NQF Level: 2
- Credits: 2
Entry Requirements
- Open access.
- Certified ID copy.
Training Aids
- Slide presentation.
- Resuscitation manikin.
- First aid kit.
- Cervical collar.
- CPR mouthpiece.
Programme Modules
Unit 1: Knowledge-Based Module
Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Basic Emergency First Aid
| Module Title | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Basic Emergency First Aid | Level 2 | 1 |
Purpose of the Knowledge Module
The purpose of this knowledge module is to equip learners with a general understanding of the key concepts and principles that underpin the tasks performed by a basic emergency first aider.
The module will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
- Fundamental principles and objectives of basic emergency first aid.
- Applied basic emergency first aid.
- Basic fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology.
- Principles of recognising injuries and illnesses and providing appropriate basic emergency first aid treatment.
Fundamental Principles and Objectives of Basic Emergency First Aid
- The purpose of basic emergency first aid.
- The ABCs of emergency first aid - airway, breathing and circulation.
- The role of a basic first aid provider and the scope of practice of providing basic first aid.
- Fundamental legal and ethical principles that must be adhered to when providing basic first aid.
- Maintaining personal health and safety as a basic emergency first aider.
Applied Basic Emergency First Aid
- The importance of ensuring safety at an incident scene and the fundamental principles of achieving appropriate scene safety.
- Principles, processes and standards for initial and ongoing assessment of the affected person to determine what treatment is required.
- Do's and don'ts of communication with bystanders, emergency services and the affected person in a first aid situation.
- Guidelines for determining appropriate action to deal with the assessed situation, within the scope of work allowed at a basic first aid level.
- Concepts, principles and guidelines for reassessment and monitoring of the affected person's condition.
- Guidelines and legal considerations relating to effective handover between first aiders and emergency services.
- Guidelines and purpose of appropriate record-keeping and incident reporting.
- The need for and principles of post-incident clean-up.
Basic Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of the respiratory system and how injuries to and illnesses of the system can threaten life.
- Fundamentals of the cardiovascular system.
- Fundamentals of the nervous system.
- Fundamentals of the musculoskeletal system.
- Fundamentals of the integumentary system.
Recognising Injuries and Illnesses and Providing Appropriate Basic Emergency First Aid Treatment
- Principles and processes of primary assessment and treating an affected person according to findings.
- Concepts and principles of secondary assessment and treatment according to findings.
- Principles and processes for controlling bleeding.
- Principles and processes for managing an affected person who is not breathing.
- Concepts and principles for managing an unconscious patient.
- Methods and principles of identifying and treating shock.
- Basic concepts and principles for identifying and managing sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations.
- Basic principles and methods to recognise and manage heart attack and stroke.
- Basic principles and methods to recognise and manage environmental emergencies such as hypothermia and hyperthermia.
- Basic principles and methods to recognise and manage poisoning, venomous bites, and insect and animal stings.
Unit 2: Practical Skill Module
Applying the Basic Techniques of Emergency First Aid to Assess and Manage Emergencies
| Module Title | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applying the Basic Techniques of Emergency First Aid to Assess and Manage Emergencies | Level 2 | 1 |
Purpose of the Practical Skill Module
The purpose of the practical skill module is to provide learners with practical skills coaching and hands-on exposure in the key skills required to assess and manage defined basic medical, trauma and environmental emergencies.
Learners will be required to:
- Assess and manage an emergency.
- Assess an emergency incident scene and make it safe for entry and delivery of basic first aid.
- Assess and manage patients with breathing difficulties.
- Assess and manage bleeding, wounds and burns.
- Assess and manage unconsciousness and place patients in the recovery position.
- Assess and manage traumatic injuries.
- Communicate with the patient and stakeholders.
- Hand over the patient to emergency medical service personnel with documentation.
- Perform post-incident clean-up of the scene.
Assessment Strategy
In-Class Assessments
Day 1 includes theory and in-class assessments.
Practical Evaluation
After the theory has been completed, learners complete a practical evaluation outside with one facilitator.
Final Examination
The source document states that a final examination is held from 09:00-10:00 the following day.
Learner Materials on Completion
All learners are provided with:
- A CPR mouthpiece to take home.
- A First Aid Training Manual.
Articulation
The source document states that this programme articulates horizontally with the Skills Programme: Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures, NQF Level 1.
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