Intermediate First Aid Responder

The programme

Programme overview

Emergencies can happen suddenly, and prompt, skilled first aid can be the difference between life and death. The Intermediate First Aid Skills Programme is designed to equip responders with the knowledge and practical skills needed to handle medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies effectively. Learners gain the ability to stabilise patients, prevent further injury, and support both the patient and their family until advanced medical care is available.

This intermediate-level course enhances the quality of emergency care by preparing learners to act confidently as Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responders. Participants learn to provide life-saving treatment, manage incident scenes, coordinate with emergency services, and offer patient and family support in both workplace and community settings.

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

On completing this SP-230802: Intermediate First Aid Responder programme, learners will be able to:

• Assess and secure the safety of an incident scene and evaluate patient conditions within their scope of practice.
• Provide intermediate life support, including CPR and AED use, and conduct secondary assessments for life-threatening conditions.
• Administer appropriate wound care within the scope of practice.
• Deliver intermediate first aid for a range of medical emergencies.
• Manage common environmental emergencies, such as hypothermia and hyperthermia.
• Safely hand over patients to advanced medical personnel, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other stakeholders.
• Perform post-incident clean-up and recovery procedures.

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

Module 1: Principles of intermediate first aid

• Importance of intermediate first aid
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Role and limits of a First Aid Responder
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Personal safety and PPE

Module 2: Applying First Aid

• Ensure scene safety
• Assess and monitor patient condition
• Communicate with patients, bystanders, and emergency services
• Hand over to medical personnel
• Record and report incidents
• Post-incident clean-up

Module 3: Basic Anatomy & Physiology

• Overview of major body systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, musculoskeletal, integumentary, gastrointestinal, genitourinary

Module 4: Emergency Recognition & Management

• Primary and secondary assessments
• Manage bleeding, shock, burns, and trauma
• CPR, AED, and choking management
• Care for unconscious patients
• Respond to cardiac, stroke, diabetic, allergic, seizure, asthma, thermal, poisoning, and water emergencies
• Reduce communicable disease risks

Module 5: Practical Skills

• Scene assessment and hazard management
• CPR and AED for all ages
• Recovery position for unconscious patients
• Treat traumatic and medical emergencies effectively

Before you book

Entry requirements

• Skills Certificate: Basic Emergency First Aid, NQF Level 2.

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.