First Aid Level 1 Course (FA1)
What is the First Aid Level 1 Course?
The level 1 first aid course is a basic first aid course, an introduction to emergency care, equipping learners with the skills to apply and perform basic first aid in emergencies.
Delivered by registered health care professionals, learners will cover theoretical knowledge and have to perform practical skills competently, such as CPR and Choking.
First Aid level 1 is the starting point to the three levels of first aid, and is usually the minimum requirement to be met by companies when being inspected by governing bodies such as the Department of Labour.
COURSE CONTENT
- Principals of Emergency Care & Safety.
- Shock, unconsciousness & fainting.
- Emergency scene management.
- Fractures.
- Artificial respiration.
- Burns.
- One rescuer Adult C.P.R.
- Head & spinal injuries.
- Choking.
- Emergency Care Equipment.
- Wounds & Bleeding.
- Legal implications & Ethics related to emergency care.
Duration
2 Days
PRE-REQUISITES
English read/write proficiency.
Local language instructors are available on request for groups of 10+
VENUE LOCATIONS
Available at all EMCARE branches.
Available at your premises for groups of 8+.
QUALITY ALIGNMENT
Department of Labour (DOL)

Department of Minerals & Energy (DME)
FPMSETA
HWSETA

US119567
Certifications Available
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an EMCARE Certificate.
Included in Course
A4 certificates.
Learner manuals.
Presentation equipment.
For training at your premises travel/accomodation charges may apply.
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY
3 Years
Additional Information
This is a Short Learning Programme., that is accredited by DOL.
