SayPro Training Course: Occupational Skills Programme – Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder

Course Overview

The SayPro Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in handling critical medical emergencies. This program expands upon basic and intermediate first aid training, preparing learners to manage life-threatening situations with confidence and efficiency. Participants will be trained in advanced life support techniques, trauma care, and crisis management strategies to enhance emergency response capabilities.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments in high-pressure emergency situations.
• Administer advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) effectively.
• Apply airway management techniques, including oxygen therapy and suctioning.
• Manage severe trauma cases such as head, spinal, and multiple system injuries.
• Respond to critical medical emergencies including cardiac arrest, stroke, and respiratory distress.
• Implement effective strategies for triage and mass casualty incidents.
• Provide psychological support to victims and witnesses during emergencies.

Target Audience

• Emergency response teams
• Healthcare professionals
• Firefighters and paramedics
• Security and law enforcement personnel
• Occupational safety officers
• Advanced first aid practitioners

Course Content

Module 1: Comprehensive Patient Assessment

• Scene safety and situational analysis
• Advanced primary and secondary assessment
• Monitoring vital signs and patient history documentation

Module 2: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED Use

• High-performance CPR techniques
• AED usage in special cases (drowning, trauma, hypothermia)
• Bag-valve mask ventilation

Module 3: Airway and Respiratory Management

• Advanced airway clearance techniques
• Oxygen therapy and administration
• Managing respiratory distress and failure

Module 4: Trauma and Severe Injury Management

• Hemorrhage control and tourniquet application
• Stabilizing spinal and head injuries
• Fracture immobilization and splinting
• Burn assessment and emergency treatment

Module 5: Critical Medical Emergencies

• Cardiac arrest management and resuscitation
• Stroke identification and emergency response
• Handling diabetic and anaphylactic emergencies
• Poisoning and overdose management

Module 6: Mass Casualty Incidents and Triage

• Triage principles and priority setting
• Coordinating with emergency medical services
• Managing large-scale accidents and disasters

Module 7: Psychological First Aid and Crisis Communication

• Providing emotional and psychological support
• Managing panic and stress in emergency situations
• Effective communication with victims and emergency teams

Assessment and Certification

• Practical skill evaluations
• Scenario-based assessments
• Written knowledge tests
• Successful participants will receive a SayPro Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder Certificate, valid for two years.

Training Methodology

• Hands-on simulations and practical drills
• Case study discussions
• Real-life scenario applications
• Group exercises and role-playing

Course Duration

• 3 to 5 days (customizable based on participant experience and training needs)

Conclusion

The SayPro Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder course is an essential program for individuals looking to enhance their emergency response capabilities. By mastering advanced first aid techniques, participants will be better prepared to handle critical medical emergencies and contribute to saving lives in high-risk situations.