Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures (119567)

 

DESCRIPTION:

 

This unit standard is for persons required to assess the emergency situation and providing basic Life Support and basic First Aid in order to stabilise patients prior to transfer to the emergency services.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
• Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
• Assess an emergency situation
• Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation
• Treat common injuries

LEVEL:

NQF Level 5

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Mathematical literacy, Computer and Life Sciences.

DURATION:

1 Day
Short Qualification