Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
SP-230801NQF Level 22 Credits
This QCTO Skills Programme prepares learners to provide immediate basic first aid care in an emergency. It combines foundational first aid knowledge with practical skills for scene safety, patient assessment, emergency care, communication, patient handover and post-incident clean-up.
Course Overview
The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of a learner to function as a Basic Emergency First Aid Responder. Learners develop the knowledge and practical ability to respond to defined emergency situations, provide immediate basic care to ill or injured persons and work within the scope of basic emergency first aid.
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
- Assess an emergency incident scene and make it safe for entry and the delivery of basic first aid.
- Assess and manage patients within the scope of basic emergency first aid.
- Manage breathing difficulties, bleeding, wounds, burns, unconsciousness and common traumatic injuries.
- Recognise life-threatening conditions and provide appropriate immediate care.
- Communicate with affected persons, bystanders and emergency services.
- Hand over the patient to emergency medical personnel with appropriate information and documentation.
- Conduct post-incident clean-up and apply personal safety and infection-control principles.
Liderazgo Delivery
Facilitated Training
Liderazgo's current course outline provides for two days of theory, in-class assessment and practical learning, followed by the required assessment process.
Class Size
The current Liderazgo delivery outline recommends a class size of 12 to 15 learners per facilitator.
Entry Requirements
Open access: the QCTO Skills Programme Document specifies no minimum formal entry requirement. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may apply in accordance with QCTO policy.
Programme Modules
Unit 1: Knowledge / Theory Module
Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Basic Emergency First Aid
| Module Code | Module Title | NQF Level | Credits | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900232-000-00-KM-01 | Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Basic Emergency First Aid | Level 2 | 1 | Blended |
Key Learning Areas
- The purpose, role and scope of basic emergency first aid.
- Airway, breathing and circulation principles.
- Legal, ethical and personal-safety principles applicable to first aid.
- Scene safety, initial and ongoing patient assessment.
- Basic human anatomy and physiology relevant to emergency care.
- Recognition and basic management of injuries, illness, bleeding, shock and environmental emergencies.
- Communication, handover, record keeping, incident reporting and post-incident clean-up.
Unit 2: Practical Skill Module
Provide Basic Emergency First Aid
| Module Code | Module Title | NQF Level | Credits | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900232-000-00-PM-01 | Provide Basic Emergency First Aid | Level 2 | 1 | Blended |
Practical Skills Include
- Assess and manage an emergency scene.
- Assess and manage breathing difficulties, bleeding, wounds and burns.
- Manage unconsciousness and position patients appropriately.
- Assess and manage defined traumatic injuries.
- Communicate effectively during an emergency.
- Prepare for patient handover to emergency medical personnel.
- Complete post-incident clean-up safely.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment
Formative assessment takes place throughout training to support learning and confirm progress.
Internal Summative Assessment
Learners must demonstrate competence against the relevant module outcomes and internal assessment criteria.
Final Integrated Supervised Assessment
The FISA integrates the programme outcomes through a supervised practical assessment with verbal assessment of embedded knowledge. Learners must first be competent in the programme modules.
Training Aids and Learner Materials
- Slide presentation.
- Resuscitation manikin.
- First aid kit.
- Cervical collar.
- CPR mouthpiece.
- First Aid Training Manual and relevant learner/assessment material.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete the required programme and assessment process are submitted for QCTO approval and certification. The official Skills Programme Certificate is issued by the QCTO.
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