Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder (Level 2)
(SAQA ID: SP-230802; NQF Level 3; Credits 5)
Programme Overview
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The Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder programme builds on basic first aid skills to equip learners with enhanced emergency care capabilities.
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This training enables participants to manage a wider range of workplace and community emergencies with confidence, ensuring a higher level of preparedness until professional medical help is available.
Purpose of the Programme
This programme is designed to:
- Develop intermediate-level first aid knowledge and practical response skills.
- Teach learners to stabilise casualties with more complex injuries or conditions.
- Promote compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.
- Improve emergency response times and reduce the severity of injuries in the workplace.
Key Topics Covered
Participants will gain competency in:
- Advanced Scene Safety & Assessment – Managing multiple casualties and prioritising care.
- Secondary Survey – Conducting thorough casualty assessments.
- CPR & AED Use – Adult, child, and infant resuscitation techniques.
- Choking & Airway Management – Advanced airway clearing methods.
- Fractures, Sprains & Spinal Injuries – Immobilisation and safe handling.
- Medical Emergencies – Recognising and responding to strokes, seizures, asthma, and diabetic incidents.
- Environmental Emergencies – Treating burns, heat stroke, hypothermia, and poisoning.
- Emergency Communication – Coordinating with emergency services effectively.
Credits & Certification
- Credits: 05
- Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Statement of Results and a Skills Programme Certificate under the QCTO.
Target Audience
This programme is ideal for:
- Workplace First Aid Officers and Safety Representatives.
- Supervisors, managers, and team leaders in high-risk industries.
- Community responders, event organisers, and security personnel.
Entry Requirements
- Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.
- Completion of a Basic First Aid programme is recommended.
Available Course Types
Full Time 
On-Site
Duration of Course
Programme Duration
- Notional Hours: ±50 hours (including theory & practical training).
- Typically delivered over 3 – 4 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
