The first aid courses are aimed at the general public, businesses and individuals who require sound knowledge in case of an medical emergency. After successful completion, the candidate would be able to apply the first aid knowledge and skills learned at work, home or anywhere else where it might be required.
Our First Aid level 1, 2 and 3 training in collaboration with Healthands is Department Labour accredited and will enable employers to train their employees for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (Act 85 of 1993)
First Aid Level 1
| Course Prerequisite | Above 16 years old |
| Course Content | This course is designed as minimum requirements and a standard for First Aid for the Department of Labour – Document C
1. Introduction to First Aid 2. Casualty management: shock, unconsciousness, fainting 3. Casualty management: responsive suspected spinal injury 4. Adult and child resuscitation 5. Severe bleeding 6. Medical conditions 7. Secondary survey 8. Wound care 9. Burns 10. Bone and joint injuries 11. Multiple casualty management |
| Book | First Aid Level 1 manual |
| Duration | 18 hours / 2days |
| Test | Yes – (Theory and practical evaluation) |
| CPD | None |
| Accreditation | Department of Labour |
| Successful Completion | First Aid Level 1 with 3 years validity |
| Cost | R 850 |
First Aid Level 2
| Course Prerequisite | First Aid Level 1 |
| Content Description |
This course train First Aiders as First Aid Team Leaders to operate in high risk situations requiring higher levels of first aid skills Course content – Level 2 (Level 1 lessons plus) 12. Rescue carries 13. Chest injuries 14. Poisoning 15. Eye injuries 16. Heat and cold injuries 17. Two Rescuer CPR |
| Book | First Aid Level 2 manual |
| Duration | 24 hours 3 Days |
| Test | Yes (Theory and practical evaluation) |
| CPD | None |
| Accreditation | Department of Labour |
| Certificate | First Aid Level 2 with 3 year validity |
| Cost | R 1000 |
First Aid Level 3
| Course Prerequisite | Valid Level 2 Certificate |
| Content Description | Level 3 (includes Level 1 and 2 lessons)
18. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 19. Infant CPR and choking 20. Emergency child birth |
| Book | First Aid Level 3 Manual |
| Duration | 32 Hours /4 Days |
| Test | Yes – (Theory and practical evaluation) |
| CPD | None |
| Accreditation | Department of Labour |
| Certificate | First Aid Level 3 with 3 years validity |
| Cost | R 1250 |
First Aid Level 1 – 3
| Course Prerequisites |
Above 16 years old |
| Content Description | Level 3 (includes Level 1 and 2 lessons)
18. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 19. Infant CPR and choking 20. Emergency child birth |
| Book | First Aid Level 3 Manual |
| Duration | 40 Hours /5 Days |
| Test | Yes – (Theory and practical evaluation) |
| CPD | None |
| Accreditation | Department of Labour |
| Certificate | First Aid Level 3 with 3 years validity |
| Cost | R 2000 |
Note: Each Level will cover basic anatomy and physiology as necessary according to each topic
- Minimum 6 students per group
- The above courses can be presented at your premises /venue at no extra cost within 50 km radius from Hermanus and you have at least 10 Please request a quotation for travel further than 50km from Hermanus.