Advanced First Aid (SAQA: 13223) - Global SHEQ Professionals

Course outline

This course is a comprehensive program designed for individuals seeking to expand their emergency response capabilities beyond basic first aid. Ideal for corporate emergency teams, security personnel, and community responders, this 17-21 hour certification course covers a wide range of common illnesses and injuries that responders are likely to encounter. Students will learn to assess patients, manage trauma, and provide life support until professional medical help arrives. The curriculum includes practical skills such as CPR, AED usage, and handling environmental emergencies.

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Module 1 – The Principles of Advanced First Aid 8 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Aims of First Aid

Preserving Life

Promoting Recovery

Universal Precautions

Medico-Legal Implications

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Module 2 – Dealing with Emergencies 2 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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First Aid Equipment

Storing and Maintaining First Aid Equipment

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Module 3 – Assess an Emergency Scene 6 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Critical Injuries

Types of Emergency Situations

Assessing Emergency Situations

Organising Emergency Assistance

Back Up Services

Types of Illnesses / Injuries

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Module 4 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology 3 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Module 5 – Apply First Aid

Module 5 – Apply First Aid 8 Lessons | 1 Quiz

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Emergency Procedures

Rescue Breathing

CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Relaying Information to Emergency Services

Summary of First Aid Symptoms and Treatments

Causes of Shock

Module 5 – Quiz

Your Portfolio of Evidence