First Aid Level 3 – SAQA US ID 376480 PROVIDE FIRST AID AS AN ADVANCED FIRST RESPONDER
November 23, 2024
This is the most advanced first aid qualification that can be achieved. MSL Medical recommends this course for workplaces that have identified themselves as being high hazard or where there are a lot of employees. Also for delegates that need first aid training for a career path. Please note that a valid level 2 certificate is needed in order to advance to level 3 BUT there is an option to do Level 1-3 Combined that will be more time and cost effective. COURSE DURATION – 4 DAYS
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the principles of advanced first aid in emergencies.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate an advanced level of preparedness to deal with sudden illness or emergency.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Assess and manage an emergency scene/disaster.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Describe the anatomy and explain the physiology of the human body systems in terms of injury and
sudden illness.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Apply primary first aid life support for adults, children and infants according to accepted current protocols.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Explain the causes of shock and the emergency treatment thereof.
Course Contents
- Principals of first aid and scene safety
- Role of the First Aider
- Legal responsibilities
- Protection against infections – Patient and First Aider
- Language of the anatomy
- Medical terminology
- Body Systems
Emergency Management
- Patient communication
- Consent
- Vital signs recording and relaying
- Medical identification devices
- Primary examination
- Secondary examination
- Pupil reaction and possible causes
- Follow-up examination
- Triage
Activating professional help
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Adult-basic CPR
- Children and Infants-basic CPR
- Additional skills in performing CPR
- Function of the heart
- Blood and it’s functions
- Respiratory System
- Angina Pectoris
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
Artificial Respiration
- Basic airway management
- Use of barrier devices
Choking
- Heimlich maneuver
- Abdominal thrust
Bandages & Soft Tissue Injuries
- Correct use for different bandages
- Wounds
- Wound complications
- Gunshot wounds
- Amputations
- Foreign objects
Hemorrhage
- External bleeding control
- Internal bleeding
- Chest injuries
- Myocardial Contusion
- Pericardial tamponed
Shock
- Unconsciousness
- Fainting
- Epilepsy
- Infant convulsions
Burns
- Treatment of thermal burns
- Smoke inhalation
- Injuries due to electricity
Fractures
Fractures of the humerus
- Clavicle fracture
- Thorax fractures
Fractures of the Radius and Ulna
- Supra-condylar fracture
Fractures of the Phalanxes
- Smith and Cole’s fractures
- Femur fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Patella fracture
- Fractures of the center of the foot
Head and Spinal Column injuries
- Scalp injuries
- Brain injuries
- Concussion
- Impaled objects in the skull
- Spinal injuries
- Spine boards
- Log roll
Muscle and joint injuries
- Muscle cramps
- Sprains
- Displacements
- Dislocations
Environmental Injuries
- Cold related emergencies
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia
- Heat related emergencies
- Windedness
Poisoning
- Poisoning
- Metal poisons
- Poisonous Animals
- Poisonous Plants
- Unconsciousness due to alcohol intake
- Water related hazards
Transportation of patients
Pediatric illnesses
- Child examination
- Malnutrition
- Croup and Epiglottis
- Examining an older child
- Respiratory diseases
Improvisation
- Slings
- Wound dressing and treatment
- Fractures
- Stretcher