National First Aid Academy part of All Risk Group PTY (Ltd)

First Aid Level 3 - SAQA US ID 376480

PROVIDE FIRST AID AS AN ADVANCED FIRST RESPONDER

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the principles of advanced first aid in emergencies.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate an advanced level of preparedness to deal with sudden illness or emergency.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Assess and manage an emergency scene/disaster.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Describe the anatomy and explain the physiology of the human body systems in terms of injury and
sudden illness.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Apply primary first aid life support for adults, children and infants according to accepted current protocols.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Explain the causes of shock and the emergency treatment thereof.

Course Contents

  • Principals of first aid and scene safety
  • Role of the First Aider
  • Legal responsibilities
  • Protection against infections – Patient and First Aider
  • Language of the anatomy
  • Medical terminology
  • Body Systems

Emergency Management

  • Patient communication
  • Consent
  • Vital signs recording and relaying
  • Medical identification devices
  • Primary examination
  • Secondary examination
  • Pupil reaction and possible causes
  • Follow-up examination
  • Triage

Activating professional help

  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • Adult-basic CPR
  • Children and Infants-basic CPR
  • Additional skills in performing CPR
  • Function of the heart
  • Blood and it’s functions
  • Respiratory System
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction

Artificial Respiration

  • Basic airway management
  • Use of barrier devices

Choking

  • Heimlich maneuver
  • Abdominal thrust

Bandages & Soft Tissue Injuries

  • Correct use for different bandages
  • Wounds
  • Wound complications
  • Gunshot wounds
  • Amputations
  • Foreign objects

Hemorrhage

  • External bleeding control
  • Internal bleeding
  • Chest injuries
  • Myocardial Contusion
  • Pericardial tamponed

Shock

  • Unconsciousness
  • Fainting
  • Epilepsy
  • Infant convulsions

Burns

  • Treatment of thermal burns
  • Smoke inhalation
  • Injuries due to electricity

Fractures

Fractures of the humerus

  • Clavicle fracture
  • Thorax fractures

Fractures of the Radius and Ulna

  • Supra-condylar fracture

Fractures of the Phalanxes

  • Smith and Cole’s fractures
  • Femur fracture
  • Pelvic Fracture
  • Tibia and Fibula Fractures
  • Patella fracture
  • Fractures of the center of the foot

Head and Spinal Column injuries

  • Scalp injuries
  • Brain injuries
  • Concussion
  • Impaled objects in the skull
  • Spinal injuries
  • Spine boards
  • Log roll

Muscle and joint injuries

  • Muscle cramps
  • Sprains
  • Displacements
  • Dislocations

Environmental Injuries

  • Cold related emergencies
  • Frostbite
  • Hypothermia
  • Heat related emergencies
  • Windedness

Poisoning

  • Poisoning
  • Metal poisons
  • Poisonous Animals
  • Poisonous Plants
  • Unconsciousness due to alcohol intake
  • Water related hazards

Transportation of patients

Pediatric illnesses

  • Child examination
  • Malnutrition
  • Croup and Epiglottis
  • Examining an older child
  • Respiratory diseases

Improvisation

  • Slings
  • Wound dressing and treatment
  • Fractures
  • Stretcher

Duration: 32 HOURS or 4 DAYS

This is the most advanced first aid qualification that can be achieved. NFAA recommends this course for workplaces that have identified themselves as being high hazard or where there are a lot of employees. Also for delegates that need first aid training for a career path. Please note that a valid level 2 certificate is needed in order to advance to level 3 BUT there is an option to do Level 1-3 Combined that will be more time and cost effective.

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