- LEVEL ONE -

This is an entry level course that deals with the basics of first aid in relation to the prescribed subjects.

This course was designed with unskilled workers in mind which would not necessarily be literate thus literacy is not a prerequisite for this course and students will only be evaluated practically.

Students are expected to be able to perform the basics of first aid and how to resuscitate a person. This is only practical skills that must be acquired by the students.

LEVEL ONE - COURSE CONTENT

• Principals of first aid and scene safety
o Role on the First Aider
o Protection against infections - Patient and First Aider
• Emergency Management
o Patient communication
o Consent
o Vital sings recording and relaying
o Primary examination
o Secondary examination
• Activating professional help
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
o One rescuer C.P.R
o Angina Pectoris
o Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Artificial Respiration
o Basic airway management
o Use of barrier devices
• Choking
• Bandages & Soft Tissue Injuries
o Correct use for different bandages
o Wounds
o Wound complications
o Foreign objects
o Amputation
• Heamorrhage
o External bleeding control
o Internal bleeding
o Nose bleeding
o Bleeding from the eye
• Shock
o Unconsciousness
o Fainting
o Epilepsy
o Infant convulsions
• Fractures
o Fractures of the humerus
o Fractures of the Radius and Ulna
o Fractures of the Phalanxes
o Pelvic fractures
o Femur fracture
o Patella fracture
• Burns
o Treatment of thermal burns
o Smoke inhalation
o Injuries due to electricity
• Head and Spinal Column injuries
o Concussion
• Environmental Injuries
o Cold related emergencies
o Heat related emergencies
o Windedness
o Poisoning
o Snake bites
Duration 16 Hours or 2 days

Fees are R 450-00 per person for the course.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:     

•  NFAA courses are accredited with the Department of Labour.·       
•  Certificates is issued to the employer when the employer has paid for the learners training.       
• Training can be presented at your work site, or a venue of your choice, if the learner training volume is 6 (six) learners or more. 
• Travel costs will apply for training conducted with less than 15(fifteen) students.·        
• NFAA invoice is to be paid in full prior to commencement of the course.·        
• No refunds will be made unless a cancellation or postponement is received in writing at least 5 (five)  days prior to the start of the course.·        
• Full payment is due for the number of learners booked on the course, should learners not attend, they may join one of our “public courses” on a pre - set date.·        
• Course starts at 09h00 and is completed daily by no later than 16h00.·        
• Learners are required to bring a copy of there ID BOOKS with them to the course.·        
•  Learners must bring a copy of their previous valid certificates to the course if applicable.·        
• Learner details (names and ID numbers) will appear on the certificate as they appear on the course register.·        
•  Re-printed and copy certificates are subject to a charge of R65-00 per certificate.·        
•  NFAA and its staff or representatives cannot be held liable for any claim whatsoever of any nature arising from, or as a result of any training conducted or cancelled.

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