SayPro 376480 Provide First Aid as an Advanced First Responder Training Material

Description

Unit Standard Title: Provide First Aid as an Advanced First Responder
Unit Standard ID: 376480
NQF Level: 3
Credits: 8
Field: Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield: Promotive Health and Developmental Services

🎯 Purpose of the Unit Standard
This training empowers learners to respond effectively and confidently to emergency situations as advanced first responders. The course ensures that learners can:
Assess, manage, and monitor patients in line with emergency medical care principles.
Apply life-saving first aid techniques in complex and high-risk scenarios.
Coordinate with other emergency services and manage emergency scenes effectively.
Operate in compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational requirements.

🔑 Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit standard, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to first aid.
Recognize and assess a variety of emergency situations and make informed decisions on appropriate first aid measures.
Provide effective and sustained life support measures, including CPR, AED usage, and oxygen therapy.
Stabilize and monitor injured or ill patients prior to the arrival of professional emergency services.
Maintain documentation and reporting procedures accurately, complying with legal and organizational requirements.
Communicate effectively in a high-pressure emergency setting.

📚 Expanded Course Content
1. Emergency Scene Management
Situational awareness and risk assessment
Scene safety protocols and hazard control
Crowd and bystander management
Chain of survival and handover procedures
2. Primary and Secondary Surveys
ABCDE approach (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure)
SAMPLE history taking (Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events leading)
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and AVPU
3. Resuscitation and Airway Management
Adult, child, and infant CPR
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation
Use of Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM)
Recovery position and airway adjuncts
4. Medical Emergencies
Hypo/hyperglycemia management
Seizure protocol and post-ictal care
Fainting, shock, and stroke assessment
EpiPen administration for anaphylaxis
5. Trauma and Injury Response
Hemorrhage control (direct pressure, pressure bandages, tourniquet use)
Splinting of fractures and spinal immobilization
Eye, ear, and dental injuries
Management of internal bleeding and impaled objects
6. Burns and Environmental Injuries
Burn severity assessment (depth and TBSA)
Treatment of chemical and electrical burns
Cold stress (hypothermia, frostbite) and heat stress (heatstroke, exhaustion)
Snake bites, scorpion stings, and marine injuries
7. Obstetric and Pediatric Emergencies
Emergency delivery protocols
Neonatal resuscitation basics
Pediatric injury and illness adaptations
Child abuse awareness and response

📄 Documentation and Legal Requirements
Completing patient report forms (PRFs)
Incident and accident reporting
Understanding consent and refusal of care
Confidentiality and patient rights

👩‍🏫 Assessment Criteria
To be declared competent, learners must:
Pass theoretical exams on anatomy, protocols, and first aid principles.
Demonstrate practical skills through scenario-based assessments.
Complete workplace-based practical experience or simulated environments.
Participate in peer reviews and facilitator feedback sessions.

📦 Training Delivery and Support Materials
Trainer Materials:
PowerPoint presentations
Skills demonstration videos
Scenario-based role play kits
Competency checklists
Learner Materials:
Illustrated learner guide
Workbook and case study activities
First aid chart quick references
Logbook for practical hours
First Aid Equipment for Practical Training:
CPR manikins (adult, child, infant)
AED training units
Oxygen cylinders and delivery devices
Splints, bandages, cervical collars, and trauma kits

🏢 Workplace Integration
Employers must:
Identify first aiders for each department
Provide easy access to fully stocked first aid kits
Maintain incident registers and emergency plans
Support refresher training every 2-3 years

💡 Best Practice and Continuous Improvement
Conduct regular emergency drills
Review incident responses to identify improvement areas
Update first aid policies based on emerging risks or legislation
Integrate mental health first aid and post-incident support

📑 Accreditation and Quality Assurance
This unit standard is:
Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Compliant with Department of Employment and Labour requirements
Delivered by accredited training providers
Subject to moderation by relevant SETA bodies (e.g., HWSETA, ETDP SETA)