Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
The Basic Emergency First Aid Responder course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to medical emergencies, provide immediate basic life‑saving care, and stabilise injured or ill persons until professional medical assistance arrives. The programme supports workplace safety and compliance with South African occupational health and safety requirements.
Description
This occupational skills programme prepares learners to function as Basic First Aid Providers within a clearly defined scope of practice. Learners are trained to assess emergency scenes, identify life‑threatening conditions, and apply appropriate first aid interventions using a limited range of equipment.
The course combines knowledge‑based learning, practical skills training, and a Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA), ensuring learners can apply first aid procedures safely and confidently in real‑world situations.
Duration
- Typically delivered over 2 days of instructor‑led training
- Includes theory, practical skills training, and assessment activities
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Employees appointed as workplace first aiders
- Health and safety representatives
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Community volunteers and individuals requiring first aid competence
Typical Outcomes
On successful completion, learners will be able to:
- Conduct incident scene safety checks and primary patient assessments
- Identify and manage life‑threatening conditions within scope
- Provide CPR and basic life support techniques
- Control bleeding, manage shock, and treat common injuries
- Respond to choking, burns, fractures, poisoning, bites, and stings
- Communicate effectively with emergency services and complete patient handover
- Perform post‑incident clean‑up and documentation
Prerequisites
- Open access – no formal prior first aid qualification required
- Learning assumed to be in place:
- Communication skills at NQF Level 1 or equivalent
- Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent
- Learners should be physically capable of participating in practical first aid simulations