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

Course Overview

The SayPro Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder course builds upon basic first aid skills, providing learners with more advanced techniques to handle a wider range of medical emergencies. This training is designed to enhance first aid capabilities for workplaces, communities, and emergency response teams, ensuring effective pre-hospital care before professional medical assistance arrives.

Course Objectives

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

• Conduct a thorough patient assessment in emergency situations.
• Apply advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) techniques.
• Manage complex medical conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, and severe allergic reactions.
• Administer emergency care for multiple injury types, including fractures, burns, and spinal injuries.
• Use oxygen therapy and assist with airway management.
• Implement effective communication strategies in crisis situations.

Target Audience

• Workplace safety officers
• Security and law enforcement personnel
• Healthcare professionals
• Community responders
• Teachers and educators
• Individuals with prior basic first-aid training

Course Content

Module 1: Advanced Scene and Patient Assessment

• Scene safety and situational awareness
• Primary and secondary patient assessments
• Managing unconscious patients

Module 2: Advanced Life Support (ALS) Techniques

• High-performance CPR for adults, children, and infants
• AED protocols for different scenarios
• Oxygen therapy administration

Module 3: Medical Emergencies

• Stroke recognition and management
• Heart attack symptoms and interventions
• Managing severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

Module 4: Trauma and Injury Care

• Fracture stabilization and splinting
• Managing spinal and head injuries
• Treatment of severe burns and wound care

Module 5: Shock and Environmental Emergencies

• Recognizing different types of shock
• Hypothermia and heat stroke treatment
• Poisoning and overdose response

Module 6: Communication and Emergency Coordination

• Effective communication with emergency services
• Team coordination in multi-casualty incidents
• Psychological first aid and support

Assessment and Certification

• Practical demonstrations
• Scenario-based assessments
• Multiple-choice quizzes
• Final skills evaluation
• Participants will receive a SayPro Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder Certificate, valid for two years.

Training Methodology

• Hands-on practical sessions
• Case study analyses
• Role-playing emergency scenarios
• Group discussions and interactive learning

Course Duration

• 2 to 3 days (customizable based on participant needs)

Conclusion

The SayPro Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder course equips participants with the essential skills and confidence to manage complex medical emergencies. By advancing their first aid expertise, learners can significantly contribute to safety and emergency preparedness in their workplaces and communities.