HEALTH & SAFETY
In the workplace, health and safety regulations are paramount to the well-being of the employees and the employer.
Overview
The level 2 first aid course is an intermediate first aid course, equipping learners with an extensive knowledge of emergency care and teaching a high standard of patient care. Emergency situations and accidents can occur anywhere and at any time. This First aid course provides learners with knowledge and skills of first aid and deals with common illnesses in the workplace such as heart attacks and strokes. It is designed to teach the learner to work logically, efficiently and effectively, to assess and manage an emergency by using systematic approaches to first aid.
Objectives
- Emergency Care and Manage Emergency Scenes
- Emergency Life support
- Primary and Secondary assessment
- Treatment of Paediatric Patients
- Workplace Illnesses
- Follow up Care
- Recording and Communicating
Course Prerequisite
Communication at ABET Level 3 & Mathematical at ABET Level 3
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Methods
Course is facilitated by a competent subject matter trainer, who utilises a combination of the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Discussion; Role Play; Exercises & Case Studies; Videos/DVD’s; Games, Slide Shows & Written Questions.
Dress Code
Ladies should preferably dress in such a manner that it is practical to practice first aid. E.g. Higher neckline tops to allow for bending / Pants or tracksuit pants due to bending and or being a patient / Flat shoes.
Training & Evaluation
- Requirement: 30% theoretical and 70% practical
- Constant evaluation
- Compulsory CPR evaluation
Who should attend?
All staff members – Everyone should be able to perform first aid, because most people will eventually find themselves in a situation requiring it for another person or themselves.
Duration
3 Days
Includes:
- Comprehensive Manual
- Lunch & Refreshments (not applicable to on-site training)
- SAIOSH Accredited (5 CPD credits/points)
- 2500 Discovery Vitality Points
- Electronic Certificate (on successful completion of the course)
- Electronic Delegate Feedback Questionnaire
- Certificate: Recognised by the Department of Labour & SAIOSH Accredited
- Note: Certificate is valid for a period of 3 years from date of issue
Course outline
| Module 1 | The Principles of Primary Emergency Care: Aims of Primary Emergency Care Personal Protective Devices and Application Medico-legal Implications |
| Module 2 | Basic Level of Preparedness: Maintenance and Storage of Primary Emergency Care Kit |
| Module 3 | Assess and Manage an Emergency Scene: Identifying Emergency Requirements Primary Assessment Primary Examination Secondary Assessment Triage On-going Care until Transport Recording and Reporting the Incident Assess Safety and Workplaces Hazards Using Available Resources |
| Module 4 | Emergency Life Support Children and infants: Choking Rescue Breathing Recovery Position C.P.R. - With and Without the Use of Barrier Ventilation Devices Bleeding Shock Allergic Reaction |
| Module 5 | Conduct Secondary Assessment: Immobilisation and Transporting Techniques Head Injuries and Levels of Consciousness Fractures Dislocations and Sprains Wounds Burn Wounds Thermal Stress Cold Induced Illness Poisoning Illnesses Common to the Workplace: Heart Attack Stroke Asthma, Diabetes Epilepsy Trauma |
| Module 6 | Keeping of Records: Incident Reporting Accident Investigation Accident Investigation - Supervisor’s Report |