First AID Level 2
3
Days
Course Description
The Level 2 course is designed to offer a in depth introduction to medical emergencies and the actions one should take in response to such situations. At the conclusion of the course a learner will be proficient at identifying and treating many injuries and illnesses, which may be presented to them in everyday life.
Course Syllabus
- Principles of First Aid and Safety; ESM
- Artificial Respiration
- CPR (Adult, Child & Infant)
- Choking (Adult, Child & Infant)
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Shock, Unconsciousness, Fainting and Diabetes
- Fractures
- Head & Spinal Injuries
- Joint Injuries, Strains and Rescue Carries
- Chest Injuries
- Hand injuries
- Eye Injuries
- Multiple Injury Management (Triage)
- Pelvic and Abdominal Injuries
- Environmental Illnesses and Injuries
- Burns
- Poisoning, Bites and Stings
- Chest Pain, Paralysis and Cardiovascular Disorders
- Fits/Seizures
- Management of Foreign Objects
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Elementary and Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Learning Resources
A level 2 First aid Manual, additional specific to environment handouts. Please note that you will be required to write an examination and perform CPR skills in order to achieve a pass and gain your certificate. The pass mark for the written exam is 50%. Learners also receive a CPR pouch containing a mouthpiece and gloves.
Testing and certification
- Written Test
- Skills Test
- MER SETA & Department of Labour certification (valid for 3 years)
Booking and Availability
Our Instructors are available 7 days a week but we are limited to training a minimum of 6 participants with a maximum of 9 participants per course, due to our strict attention to quality training, assuring each participant gains the maximum attention possible.
Requirements
Instruction of the First Aid Level 2 course requires a room size of approximately 5m x 5m, a television and a DVD player / digital projector and a chair and desk for each course participant.
