First Aid Level 3
5
Days
Course Description
The Level 3 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 serious illnesses.
Course Syllabus
- Primary Survey
- CPR and Choking
- Secondary Survey
- Wounds & Bleeding
- Burns
- Head Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Chest Injuries
- Abdominal Injuries
- Muscular Skeletal injuries
- Fainting and Unconsciousness
- Shock
- Sudden illnesses
- Toxin and poisons
- Bites and Stings
- Water and Diving Emergencies
- Temperature Related Emergencies
- Emergency Child Birth
Learning Resources
You will receive a First Aid Level 3 manual as well as a handbook of supplementary material. Please also note that the CPR taught will be the American Heart Association “CPR for Family and Friends” course. 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 3 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.
