Employers are required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) to provide a safe working environment for employees, including the provision of adequate first aid facilities and trained personnel. This act requires employers to assess the risks in the workplace and provide appropriate first aid training to employees to ensure a safe working environment.
Accessing an Advanced Emergency First Aid skills programme in South Africa would support the objectives of the National Development Plan by improving the quality of healthcare services and creating opportunities for skills development and job creation.
Advanced Emergency First Aid Responders provide advanced emergency first aid care to patients in critical or life-threatening situations during an emergency situation
- Teacher: mpumelelo Sebotsa
The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 mandates employers where there are more than 5 employees present, to provide first aid training to their employees to acquire the necessary skills and equipment to respond to emergencies in the workplace.
Intermediate level first aid skills programme will improve the quality of emergency care provided to patients in situations where it is required. It will equip first aid responders with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to a range of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies, while awaiting professional aid.
A qualified learner will exhibit the following key attributes, abilities, capabilities and attitudes:
- Treat and support life on severe injuries and medical conditions in the event of an emergency
- Stabilise the person’s condition and prevent further harm until more advanced medical treatment can be provided
- Manage the incident scene, coordinating with other responders and emergency services, and providing support to the causalities and their families
- Teacher: mpumelelo Sebotsa
