First Aid – Level One

First Aid Level one is a registered course, suitable for persons that may be called upon to render land based assistance in an emergency. The training is very beneficial to private individuals, as well as employees of companies, as it encourages the correct management and provision of care in an emergency situations.

Candidate Requirements
Minimum age of 16 years

Course Content

	Basic Anatomy and Physiology
	Principles of rendering first aid
	Emergency scene safety and management
	Resuscitation of Adults, children and infants
	Obstructed airway management
	Drowning
	Unconsciousness and fainting
	Bleeding
	Circulatory shock prevention
	Fractures, sprains and dislocations
	Head and spinal injuries
	Burns
	Medical emergencies and conditions
	Bites and stings

Course Duration – 20 hours (3/4 days) per group

Candidate Evaluation

The candidates are evaluated on all aspects of the award on both their practical (70%) and theoretical (30%) knowledge of the subject.

Successful candidates are certified by Lifesaving S.A. Certification is valid for a period of three years from the date of issue.

Tel: +27(0)31 261 1955

Fax2email: +27(0)86 510 0764

Email: info@lifeguardacademy.co.za