This is the next step in your first aid career after completing Level 1. Some companies and regulations will require learners to have a level 2 qualification due to the nature of their roles or responsibilities.
Learners need to be 14 years old or above to complete this course due to the amount of work covered.
Course Duration:
- 32 Hours excluding the Exam. Normally taught over four 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