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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Perform basic life support and first aid procedures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119567  Perform basic life support and first aid procedures 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ancillary Health Care 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services Curative Health 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
9823  Perform basic life support and/or first aid procedures in emergencies  Level 1  NQF Level 01  5   
116509  Apply primary emergency life support  Level 1  NQF Level 01  2   
116511  Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace  Level 1  NQF Level 01  1   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
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.

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 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at ABET level 3
  • Mathematical Literacy at ABET level 3 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The recognition and management of a range of emergencies according to the prescribed protocols.
  • Rendering basic First Aid to the community even if the required resources have to be improvised. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Maintenance of personal safety is explained in terms of preventing injuries to self and infectious diseases. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods of safeguarding the emergency scene are explained in accordance with relevant practices and legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Methods of safeguarding the injured person are explained in accordance with relevant practices and legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The medico-legal implications of rendering First Aid are explained in terms of relevant legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The different systems of the human body are described in terms of their structure and function. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The manner in which the systems relate to each other is explained in accordance with basic medical science. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The way in which each system operates is explained in accordance with basic medical science. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assess an emergency situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The emergency situation is assessed in terms of priority treatments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The cause of the emergency is identified in terms of main contributing factors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The type of injury is identified in terms of broad classifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Fractures, burns, lacerations, difficulty with breathing, severe haemorrage, head injuries, spinal injuries, level of consciousness, strains and sprains.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The situation is assessed in terms of the type of assistance required. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Apply First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Cardio-Pulmonary (CP) arrest; cessation of breathing; severe haemorrhage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    First Aid treatment applied is appropriate to the situation and the prevention of complications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment that is not readily available is improvised in terms of the First Aid procedure required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Universal precautions are taken which are appropriate in terms of preventing infection. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    First Aid is applied in accordance with current practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Artificial Respiration (AR) is performed in accordance with accepted procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Referral to medical assistance is done in accordance with the specific needs of the casualty. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Treat common injuries. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of injuries and conditions are identified and described in terms of their severity, cause and possible treatment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Universal precautions taken are appropriate in terms of preventing infection. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment that is not readily available is improvised in terms of the First Aid procedure required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Referral to medical assistance is in accordance with the specific needs of the casualty. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Follow-up care is provided in accordance with the specific needs of the casualty. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

    1. Names & functions of:
  • Anatomy and physiology of the human body
  • Primary and secondary examinations
  • Scope of practice, consent, recording

    2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Confidence attained through repeated practical applications
  • Willingness to assist in emergency situations

    3. Sensory cues:
  • Effective diagnosis and treatment and safety of the accident scene and bystanders

    4. Purpose of:
  • Precautionary measures for blood and body fluids
  • Specific equipment and training aids
  • Specific treatment

    5. Events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Events relating to injury mechanisms
  • Safety requirements relating to the situation
  • Transportation of patients, services available and cost implications

    6. Categories:
  • Adults, children and infants
  • Sick or injured
  • Emergency situations
  • Disaster situations

    7. Procedures and techniques:
  • Evaluation of the patient's condition and severity of injuries e.g. critical, stable, level of
    consciousness etc
  • Basic communication skills

    8. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Standards set according to legislation as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other related legislation and policies

    9. Theory, rules, principles, laws:
  • Interdependence of the various systems of the body
  • Specific treatments

    10. Relationships, systems:
  • Family, community, colleagues
  • Emergency and disaster services 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to the prevention of complications with regard to injuries and mechanisms of injuries sustained, treatment to be provided, improvisation where equipment is unavailable and referral systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as part of a team, including other health workers including casualty and other referral services, emergency services including Fire and Ambulance and disaster services. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and ones activities responsibly and effectively in a life support context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect analyse organise and evaluate information about clients, family and community with regard to signs and symptoms and make a correct diagnosis. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with other health workers including casualty and other referral services, emergency services including Fire and Ambulance and disaster services. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively with regard to information and communication systems and the correct use of available equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems with regard to community and community structures in managing emergency situations. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
  • This unit standard replaces unit standard 116509, "Apply primary emergency life support", Level 1, 2 credits.
  • This unit standard replaces unit standard 9823, "Perform basic life support and first aid procedures", Level 1, 5 credits.
  • This unit standard replaces unit standard 116511, " Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace", Level 1, 1 credit.

    Supplementary information:
    Specified requirements:
    Legal:
  • Work within the guidelines of the scope of practise of the ancillary health worker

    Site specific:
    By utilising their acquired skills the critical stages of treatment, e.g. 4-6 minutes for AR and CPR, immediate response for haemorrhage and the golden 6 hours for emergency treatment will be fully maximised, thus preventing further complications of emergencies and injuries.

    Credit justification:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcomes:
    Activity: Hours
    Classroom learning: 20
    On-the-job learning: 20
    Self directed learning: 5
    Coaching required: 5
    Other: 5
    Total: 50

    Credits achived: 5 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49606   General Education and Training Certificate: Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  50225   General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  59300   General Education and Training Certificate: Transport  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  64749   National Certificate: Community Health Work  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
    Core  58739   National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2028-06-30  UMALUSI 
    Elective  71950   National Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  78944   National Certificate: Autotronics  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  64949   National Certificate: Laboratory Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58248   National Certificate: Laboratory Practice  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-08-05  MQA 
    Elective  79686   National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  64189   National Certificate: Metals Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  74269   National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


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