| Qualification/ Programme Title | NQF Level | ID or OFO Code | Minimum Credits |
| Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder | NQF Level 02 | SP-230801 | 02 |
Course Duration: 2 Days
Fees: R2000
Entry Requirements: Open Access ( no minimum entry requirements. A certified copy of your ID document is required for registration)
The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of a learner to function as a Basic Emergency First Aid Responder. Learners develop the knowledge and practical ability to respond to defined emergency situations, provide immediate basic care to ill or injured persons and work within the scope of basic emergency first aid.
Course Contents
- Principles of First Aid and Safety
- Emergency Management Techniques
- Artificial Respiration Techniques
- CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants, including AED Usage
- Managing Choking in Adults, Children, and Infants
- Treatment of Wounds, Bleeding, and Burns
- Understanding Shock and Unconsciousness
- Addressing Fainting and Epilepsy
- Responding to Fractures
- Managing Head and Spinal Column Injuries
- Environmental Illnesses & Injuries
- Poisoning Response
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Practical Assessments to Ensure Proficiency
The comprehensive First Aid training program is designed to develop skilled and confident First Aid personnel capable of providing immediate and effective medical assistance during emergencies.
Certification: Learners who successfully complete the programme will be eligible to write the FISA examination. Upon passing, they will be awarded a Certificate of Competence along with a Statement of Results, both aligned with QCTO standards.