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

Description

Module 1: Advanced Emergency Medical Principles

1.1 Roles and Responsibilities of an Advanced First Aider

Legal and Ethical Considerations
Scope of Practice
Incident Documentation and Reporting

1.2 Emergency Scene and Risk Management

Scene Safety and Hazard Assessment
Multi-Casualty Incident (MCI) Management
Triage Systems and Procedures

Module 2: Advanced Life Support Techniques

2.1 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED Use

Two-Person CPR and Team-Based Resuscitation
Use of Advanced Airway Devices (Laryngeal Mask Airway, Endotracheal Tubes)
Managing Special CPR Situations (Drowning, Trauma, Hypothermia)

2.2 Airway and Ventilation Management

Oxygen Therapy and Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation
Use of Suction Devices and Airway Adjuncts
Assisted Ventilation Techniques

Module 3: Trauma and Critical Injury Management

3.1 Hemorrhage and Shock Control

Advanced Hemostatic Agents and Tourniquet Use
Recognizing and Managing Different Types of Shock
Fluid Replacement and Intravenous (IV) Therapy Basics

3.2 Fracture, Spinal, and Soft Tissue Injury Management

Advanced Splinting and Immobilization Techniques
Managing Spinal Cord Injuries and Log Roll Techniques
Wound Closure Methods and Infection Control

Module 4: Medical and Environmental Emergencies

4.1 Cardiac and Neurological Emergencies

Advanced Stroke Recognition and Management
Cardiac Arrest and Use of Medications (Basic Overview)
Managing Seizures and Altered Mental Status

4.2 Respiratory, Allergic, and Diabetic Emergencies

Advanced Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management
Administering Epinephrine and Bronchodilators
Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia Crisis Intervention

Module 5: Hazardous and Environmental Emergency Response

5.1 Chemical, Electrical, and Thermal Burns

Managing Chemical Exposure and Hazardous Material Decontamination
Electrical Burn Response and Prevention
Advanced Burn Assessment and Treatment

5.2 Heat and Cold-Related Emergencies

Treating Hyperthermia and Heat Stroke with Advanced Cooling Techniques
Advanced Hypothermia Management and Rewarming Strategies
Preventative Measures for Environmental Exposure

Module 6: Tactical and Specialized First Aid Applications

6.1 Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI) and Disaster Response

Incident Command System (ICS) and First Aid Response
Coordination with Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Psychological First Aid for Disaster Survivors

6.2 Specialized First Aid in High-Risk Environments

Confined Space and High-Altitude First Aid
Water and Wilderness Emergency Response
First Aid for Industrial and Construction Sites

Module 7: Practical Skills Assessment and Certification

7.1 Hands-On Emergency Simulations

Scenario-Based Training with Realistic Conditions
Team-Based Emergency Response Drills
Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Exercises

7.2 Competency Evaluation and Certification

Written Knowledge Assessments
Practical Skill Demonstrations
Certification and Recertification Requirements

Conclusion
The Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder programme builds on intermediate skills, preparing responders for complex emergencies in diverse environments. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an Advanced First Aid Responder Certification, qualifying them for leadership roles in emergency medical response.