COURSE TITLE: First Aid Level 2
UNIT STANDARD: DOL
SHORT DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to perform advanced first aid in the workplace.
COURSE CONTENTS:
Introduction to First Aid;
Legal requirements of First Aid;
Safety and First Aid;
Emergency scene management;
The A B C
Providing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
Airway obstruction (Choking)
Signs, symptoms and treatment of severe bleeding;
Signs, symptoms and treatment of unconsciousness;
Signs, symptoms and treatment of shock;
Signs, symptoms and treatment of different types of fractures;
Signs, symptoms and treatment head, spinal and pelvic injuries;
Signs, symptoms and treatment of epileptic fits, electrocution, overdose of drugs and intoxication;
Signs, symptoms and treatment of asthma;
Signs, symptoms and treatment diabetic;
Signs, symptoms and treatment of allergic reactions;
Signs, symptoms and treatment insect bites and snake bites;
Signs, symptoms and treatment of burn wounds;
Contents of a first aid box.