Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder (Level 3)
(SAQA ID: SP-230803; NQF Level 4; Credits 6)
Programme Overview
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The Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder programme provides in-depth knowledge and advanced practical skills for managing complex and high-risk medical emergencies.
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This programme is designed for individuals who may be required to lead an emergency response team, perform life-saving interventions, and ensure workplace compliance with advanced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards
Purpose of the Programme
- This programme is designed to enable individuals to:Lead and coordinate emergency first aid responses in workplaces or community settings.
- Provide advanced life support techniques while awaiting professional medical services.
- Manage casualties with critical or life-threatening conditions.
- Ensure compliance with OHS legislative requirements and company emergency protocols.
Key Topics Covered
Participants will gain advanced competency in:
- Advanced Scene Management & Triage – Prioritising treatment in multi-casualty incidents.
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment – Identifying life-threatening conditions quickly and accurately.
- Advanced CPR & AED Application – Adult, child, and infant resuscitation with automated defibrillator use.
- Oxygen Administration – Safe use of oxygen therapy equipment.
- Airway Management – Techniques for maintaining and clearing airways using advanced tools.
- Severe Trauma Management – Control of major bleeding, shock, head and spinal injuries.
- Medical & Environmental Emergencies – Including heart attacks, strokes, anaphylaxis, burns, and hypothermia.
- Emergency Leadership & Communication – Coordinating response teams and liaising with emergency services.
Credits & Certification
- Credits: 06
- Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Statement of Results and a Skills Programme Certificate recognised by the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO).
Target Audience
This programme is ideal for:
- First Aid Coordinators, Safety Officers, and Emergency Response Team leaders.
- Employees in high-risk sectors such as mining, manufacturing, construction, and transport.
- Event managers, security personnel, and community emergency volunteers
Entry Requirements
- Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
- Intermediate First Aid training or equivalent workplace experience is strongly recommended
Available Course Types
Full Time 
On-Site
Duration of Course
Programme Duration
- Notional Hours: ±60 hours (theory, simulation, and practical assessment).
- Typically delivered over 4 – 5 days, depending on training format.
Form of Evaluation
- Formative Assessment
- External Integrated
- Summative Assessment
Cost of Course
- Full Time
- Contact the client services department for more information regarding the course.
- Tel: +27 (0) 18 786 4300 / +27 (0) 18 786 2812
