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Department of Labour Accreditation & GSR 3(4)(d)
First Aid Level 1.
Employees elected by the employer to be appointed as First Aiders as per General Safety Regulations 3(4)(d)
2 Days / 2 Days
10
An introduction to emergency care equipping delegates with the skills and knowledge to apply and perform basic first aid in emergencies.
First Aid level 1 is the starting point to the three levels of first aid, and is usually the minimum requirement to be met by companies when being inspected by governing bodies such as the Department of Labour.
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Department of Labour Accreditation & GSR 3(4)(d)
First Aid Level 2.
Employees elected by the employer to be appointed as First Aiders as per General Safety Regulations 3(4)(d)
2 Days / 2 Days
10
Intermediate first aid course, equipping learners with an extensive knowledge of emergency care and teaching a high standard of patient care.
This programme covers more detailed subjects such as treatment of Paediatric patients and two rescuer CPR.
It is designed to teach the learner to work logically, efficiently and effectively, to assess and manage an emergency by using systematic approaches to first aid.
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Department of Labour Accreditation & GSR 3(4)(d)
First Aid Level 3.
Workplace Supervisors and employees working in remote destinations.
1 Day / 1 Day
10
The level 3 first aid course is an advanced first aid course and the highest first aid level that can be achieved. It is recommended that all workplace supervisors, people with hazardous occupations, and people without easy access to healthcare services attend training on level 3 first aid.
This programme covers additional emergency care subjects such as emergency childbirth and water-related emergencies.