Emergency First Responder L3 – also known as Advanced First Aid or Level 3, is the highest first aid qualification obtainable. Learners are normally required to have a Standard First Aid Level 2 prior to doing this course, however, a Level 1-3 combined course can be arranged if needed.
Learners need to be 16years or older to complete this course due to the nature of the course content.
Course Duration:
- 40 Hours excluding the Exam. Normally taught over five full days.
- Minimum of 6 learners, maximum 12 learners per class
Topics Covered:
- Principles of First Aid & Safety Management
- Legal and Ethics of First Aid
- Emergency Scene Management
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
- One and two rescuer CPR (adult, child and infant)
- Choking
- Shock, unconsciousness and fainting
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Fractures
- Burns
- Head and spinal injuries
- Joint and soft tissue injuries
- Rescue carries
- Chest injuries
- Hand injuries
- Eye injuries
- Multiple casualty management (Triage)
- Pelvic and abdominal injuries
- Environmental injuries
- Poisons, bites and stings
- Medical conditions
- Elementary and applied anatomy and physiology
- Water emergencies (Including basic water rescue techniques)
- Psychological emergencies
- Emergency child birth