NQF LEVEL1
UNIT STANDARD 119567
CREDITS 5
DURATION 1 day
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS – ABET Level 3
Description
This unit standard is for persons required to assess the emergency situation and providing basic Life Support and basic First Aid in order to stabilise patients prior to transfer to the emergency services.
Application
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management
• Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology
• Assess an emergency situation
• Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation
• Treat common injuries