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This course includes the textbook, Essential First Aid Level 1 Manual for South Africa.Disclaimer: Under no circumstances can the author of the textbook or INTEC College be held responsible for any injury, damage or death from the use of any of the procedures described. |
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Programme Type
The First Aid Level 1 Certificate is an Agent Programme.
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Entrance Requirement
Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience.
Course Outcomes
This course gives you a valuable life-skill, giving you the ability to assist in an emergency situation and provide immediate assistance to an injured person. The course could enhance your Curriculum Vitae, particularly if you are in any of the following fields or industries: Child Care, Aged Care, Community Service, the Hospitality or Tourism industry or the Fitness and Health field. The course could be treated as part of a Human Resource training initiative to provide staff with a skill that will benefit both their working life and home life.
Course Duration
You should be able to complete this course within 12 months.
Course Content - The Principles of First Aid
- Action in an Emergency
- Multiple Casualties and Injuries
- Major First Aid Techniques
- The Recovery Position
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Bites and Stings
- Poisons
- Asphyxia
- Shock
- Burns
- Environmental Conditions
- Dressings and Bandages
- Fractures, Dislocations and Soft Tissue Injuries
- Spinal injury
- Moving the Casualty
Assessment
You must submit multiple-choice test papers to the College for marking. You must also complete a 4 hour practical exam. Practical exams are held nationally at Red Cross Centres four times a year: March, June, September and December.
Award
On successful completion of the Red Cross practical exam, you will receive your South African Red Cross Society First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
Accreditation
The First Aid Level 1 Certificate is recognised and accredited by The South African Red Cross Society. This Society is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that provides a service to the community in homebased care and disaster relief. The South African Red Cross Society is listed as a training provider with the Health and Welfare SETA, reference no.: 369/04/03.
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