First Aid Level 3- SOLD 0UT – DEL Accredited. Must have a valid First Aid Level 2. (3 Days)

First Aid Level 3

To train First Aiders as First Aid Team Leaders to operate in high risk situations requiring higher levels of first aid skills

Course content include Level 1-2 lessons

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED use)
• Principles of First Aid & Safety Management
• Legal and Ethics of First aid
• Emergency Scene Management
• One and two rescuer CPR ( adult, child and infant)
• Choking
• Shock, unconsciousness and fainting
• Wounds and bleeding
• Fractures
• Burns
• Head and spinal injuries
• Joint and soft tissue injuries
• Hand injuries
• Multiple casualty management (Triage)
• Pelvic and abdominal injuries
• Environmental injuries
• Medical conditions
• Emergency child birth
• Heat and cold injuries
• Eye injuries
• Poisons, bites and stings
• Chest injuries
• Rescue carries
• Elementary and applied anatomy and physiology
• Water emergencies (Including basic water rescue techniques)

We recommend that participants do First Aid Level 2-3 combined (3 Days) Department of Labor Accredited. A valid First aid Level 1 Certificate is needed.

Assessment: Written test (closed book) 70% pass mark.

Practical demonstration of first aid skills and simulations.

Minimum Entry:  Grade 9 Education Level or equivalent, plus a valid Level 2 First aid certificate.