Basic First Aid – Level 1

This is a minimum requirement by the Department of Employment & Labour for Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Course Duration:

  • 16 Hours excluding the Exam. Normally taught over two full days.
  • Minimum of 6 learners, maximum 15 learners per class

Topics Covered:

  • Principles of First Aid & Safety Management
  • Legal and Ethics of First Aid
  • Emergency Scene Management
  • Cardiovascular Emergencies
  • Medical Conditions
  • One-Rescuer CPR
  • Choking
  • Wounds & Bleeding
  • Shock, Unconsciousness & Fainting
  • Fractures
  • Burns
  • Head & Spinal Injuries
  • Multiple Casualty Management (Triage)