Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder

The programme

Programme overview

This programme provides advanced training in emergency first aid, benefiting occupational health and safety (OHS), society, and the South African economy. Learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality emergency care, improving patient outcomes, reducing illness and injury rates, and strengthening overall healthcare services. By training personnel across multiple industries, the programme enhances workplace safety, reduces the risk of accidents, and helps lower occupational claims and medical costs.

The SP-230803: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder programme prepares employees to function as Advanced Emergency First Aid Responders, capable of providing advanced care in critical or life-threatening situations.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

Contact Ratomac to confirm suitability for your role and prior experience.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

Upon completion of SP-230803: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder, learners will be able to:

• Coordinate and manage first aid providers at an emergency scene.
• Deliver advanced medical care for a variety of critical conditions.
• Provide wound care within the advanced first aid scope.
• Perform life support interventions using advanced first aid techniques.
• Handover patients to higher medical care with accurate and complete documentation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this SP-230803: Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder programme can pursue roles in:

• Ambulance services or air medical transport.
• Occupational health and safety roles, ensuring workplace safety and compliance.
• Industrial safety companies, offering emergency response services and training in sectors like construction, manufacturing, and mining.
• First aid training, teaching advanced courses in schools, community centres, or corporate settings.
• Sports and recreation facilities, providing first aid support to staff, athletes, and spectators.

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

Module 1: Principles of Risk-Based Advanced First Aid

• Understand the advanced first aider’s role within the emergency healthcare system and coordination with other response services, including leadership responsibilities.
• Apply legal and ethical principles when providing risk-based advanced first aid.
• Maintain personal health and safety, including correct use of PPE and mental preparedness.
• Develop awareness of mental health for both the first aider and the patient, including stress management, recognizing post-traumatic stress, and participating in debriefing.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and gender diversity when providing care.

Module 2: Applied Advanced Emergency First Aid

• Conduct hazard and risk assessments at emergency scenes.
• Assess affected individuals effectively and provide appropriate care.
• Apply communication principles with patients, bystanders, and emergency services.
• Understand and perform core advanced first aid actions, including continuous patient monitoring.
• Perform safe handover to emergency medical services and understand different transport options.
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports, understanding potential consequences of errors.
• Apply post-incident procedures, including cleanup and post-exposure safety measures.

Module 3: Human Anatomy and Physiology for Advanced First Aid

• Understand anatomical positions and directional terms for accurate care.
• Identify surface anatomy landmarks, body cavities, and organ locations.
• Learn the structure and function of body systems relevant to emergency care:Integumentary (skin, hair, nails)Musculoskeletal (bones, muscles, joints)Nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves)Endocrine system (hormones)Cardiovascular (heart and circulation)Lymphatic and immune systemsRespiratory system (lungs and airways)Gastrointestinal systemRenal system (kidneys and urinary tract)Reproductive system

Module 4: Advanced Emergency First Aid Concepts and Techniques

Primary and Secondary Assessment

• Quickly evaluate life-threatening conditions and provide immediate care.
• Conduct detailed secondary assessments, including patient history, head-to-toe evaluation, and vital signs monitoring.

Emergency Care Techniques

• Control bleeding, including catastrophic wounds.
• Manage breathing difficulties, choking, oxygen therapy, and ventilation.
• Perform CPR on adults, children, and infants; use an AED when required.
• Care for unconscious patients and recognize underlying causes.
• Identify and manage different types of shock.

Trauma Management

• Head and spinal injuries: Protect and stabilize the patient.
• Chest injuries: Treat conditions such as sucking chest wounds and flail chest.
• Abdominal and pelvic injuries: Provide stabilization and care.
• Extremity injuries: Treat and immobilize fractures.
• Burns: Manage thermal, chemical, electrical, and radiation burns.

Medical Emergencies

• Cardiac emergencies and stroke: Provide advanced care until professional help arrives.
• Anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and asthma attacks: Apply appropriate emergency interventions.

Environmental and Other Emergencies

• Manage thermal stress (heat and cold injuries).
• Respond to water emergencies and drowning.
• Treat poisoning, bites, stings, and communicable disease risks.
• Provide emergency childbirth care when required.

Module 5: Applying Advanced Emergency First Aid Techniques

• Evaluate diverse emergency situations and apply risk-based advanced first aid interventions to manage incidents effectively.

Before you book

Entry requirements

• Skills Certificate: Intermediate Emergency First Aid, NQF Level 3.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.