At St John, we are proud to be a trusted name in first aid training across South Africa. With years of experience, we have equipped countless individuals and organisations with the skills to respond effectively in emergencies.
Our First Aid Level 1 course offers essential, life-saving knowledge, from CPR and bleeding control to injury treatment and shock management. Whether you’re a workplace first aider or an individual looking to gain life-saving skills, our course ensures you’re ready to act confidently when it matters most. Learn from the experts and become a certified first aider today.
COURSE CONTENTS
+ 3 days for POE & workbook completion
First Aid Principles & Self-Protection
Learn the foundational principles of first aid, focusing on the safety of both the patient and the first aider. Self-protection techniques help ensure you can assist others without putting yourself at risk.
Emergency Scene Management
Gain the ability to assess an emergency scene quickly and effectively, ensuring that the area is safe and that you can provide appropriate care without further harm to yourself or the casualty.
Primary & Secondary Surveys
Develop the skills to conduct a thorough initial assessment (Primary Survey) to check for life-threatening conditions, followed by a detailed secondary survey to assess other injuries or conditions.
Ongoing Casualty Care
Learn how to monitor and manage a casualty’s condition while waiting for emergency services, including how to prevent further complications and provide comfort.
Cardiovascular System, Disease & CPR
Understand the cardiovascular system and common related diseases, and be trained in performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for both adults and children, including how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Head and Spinal Injuries
Learn to recognize and treat head and spinal injuries, focusing on immobilization techniques to prevent further damage while preparing the casualty for transport to medical facilities.
Burns, Wounds & Bleeding
Gain practical knowledge on how to treat various types of burns, manage wounds, and control bleeding effectively using dressings, bandages, and pressure techniques.
Fractures and Splinting
Understand the proper methods for diagnosing and managing fractures, and learn how to apply splints to immobilize broken limbs before medical help arrives.
Shock Management & Unconsciousness
Learn to identify the signs of shock and take immediate action to prevent it from worsening, as well as how to manage cases of unconsciousness and fainting effectively.
Recovery Position
Understand the correct procedure for placing an unconscious casualty in the recovery position, ensuring their airway remains clear and that they are in a safe and stable position until help arrives.
The First Aid Level 1 course provides essential training in CPR and basic first aid, focusing on responding to life-threatening situations and injuries. It’s perfect for those who want to learn the fundamental skills needed to handle emergencies. Mastering these skills can mean the difference between saving a life or preventing long-term disability, making this training invaluable in critical moments.
Covered in theory
- Principles of first aid and safety, scene management and ethics
- Primary survey, CPR (adult, child and infant) & rescue breathing
- Secondary survey (medical and trauma)
- Head, face and eye injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, fractures and dislocations)
- Chest injuries
- Abdominal injuries
- Bleeding, wounds and soft tissue injuries
- Respiratory emergencies (asthma)
- Shock
- Choking (adult, child and infant)
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Environmental illness and injury (hypothermia and hyperthermia)
- Poisoning (child and adult), stings (bees and scorpions) and bites (spiders and snakes)
- Burns
- Water accidents (drowning)
- Cardiovascular disorders – heart attacks and strokes
Practical skills
- Primary survey
- CPR – adult, child and infant
- Use of a barrier device
- Rescue breathing
- Secondary survey – head to toe
- Spinal immobilization
- Splinting
- Bandaging
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