First Aid Level 3

Introduction

First Aid Level 3 is a comprehensive first aid training course. All first aid topics are covered in the Level 3 First Aid training course. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the correct use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) are essential skills emphasized to save a person's life in a medical emergency. This is the ideal first aid training course for persons in hazardous working environments or living in areas where medical care is not readily accessible.

Duration

This exciting first aid course is presented over 40 hours. Facilitation therefore takes place over five consecutive days.

Award

On successful completion course participants are issued with a First Aid Level 3 certificate valid for 3 years.

Requirements

First Aid Level 1 and 2 are required. Training course participants must be able to read, write and understand English and have basic math skills. Evaluation requirements includes a written test as and practical skill test on two person CPR with an AED.

Course content

CPR and the use of an AED are extremely important aspects of this course, the latest evidence based research from the American Heart Association proves that early CPR and use of an AED can save a person's life in an emergency situation. Management of emergency childbirth promises to make this an exciting training course. Have a look at some of the other components of this course

Basic principles of First Aid

Secondary survey

Basic one person CPR and use of an AED

Multiple casualty management and emergency scene management

Management of shock

Emergency childbirth