Accredited by Services SETA – 12485
Duration of training:
- 3 Days (theory and practical exposure)
IRTÂ Training entry requirements:
- Communication at ABET level 3, and
- Mathematical Literacy at ABET level 3
Unit Standard
| Unit standard ID | NQF Level | Credits | Unit standard title |
| 119567 | 1 | 5 | Perform basic life support and first aid procedures |
Purpose
This unit standard is for persons required to assess the emergency situation and providing basic Life Support and basic First Aid in order to stabilise patients prior to transfer to the emergency services.
Outcomes
People credited with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
- Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
- Assess an emergency situation
- Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation, and
- Treat common injuries