Training

All first aid training presented by Network Medical Services is accredited by the Department of Labor (CI 467) and ensures legal compliance in terms of section 3 of the General Safety Regulations framed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. On completion of the course, all students receive a registered first aid certificate valid for three years.

General first aid course content:

· Principles of basic life support and emergency scene management.

· Basic bandage techniques.

· Primary and secondary survey of the patient.

· Artificial resuscitation.

· CPR – Adult, child and infant.

· Management of asphyxiation and airway obstructions.

· Management of impaled objects and lacerations.

· Management of severe bleeding.

· Management of shock and unconscious patients.

· Management of fractures.

· Management of burn wounds.