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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Perform basic life support and/or first aid procedures in emergencies |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
9823 | Perform basic life support and/or first aid procedures in emergencies | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Ancillary Health Care | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services | Curative Health | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
ABET Level 4 | 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" |
2004-12-02 | 2006-02-09 | SAQA 1657/04 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2007-02-09 | 2010-02-09 |
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 is replaced by: |
US ID | Unit Standard Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Credits | Replacement Status |
119567 | Perform basic life support and first aid procedures | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
The purpose of each Unit Standard is to introduce learners to the various aspects of community care and to encourage learners to gain experience of community health care with a view to a possible career in this industry.
Rationale: To develop appropriate skills and experience for Ancillary Health Workers (AHWs) to facilitate active participation in community health care through the empowerment of individuals and communities, thereby creating and encouraging health awareness as part of General Education and Training. Many areas of peri-urban and rural South Africa cannot be reached by professional health workers due to the scarcity of this category of worker. The key role of AHWs is to improve the quality of life of community members by providing improved access to and delivery of primary health care at local level within the context of an intersectoral environment. There are many people already working in this field and they need to receive recognition and to have access to developed career pathways. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Knowledge of the community and the ability to communicate effectively within the cultural context of the community. Reading, writing and communication skills equivalent to ABET Level 3 and numeracy skills equivalent to ABET Level 2. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The recognition and management of a range of emergencies according to the prescribed protocols. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The explanation of the need for the practice of personal safety is provided. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Appropriate measures to safeguard the casualty in an emergency scene are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. The medico-legal implications of First Aid are accurately described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
All the above in terms of the prescribed protocol. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Anatomical structures of the different systems of the human body are described with accuracy at a basic level. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Physiological functions of the systems of the human body are accurately explained at the appropriate level. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Assess an emergency situation |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. A simulated emergency situation is verbally assessed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The sequence of actions is analytically described. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Apply appropriate first aid procedures to the life-threatening situation where possible |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Cardio-Pulmonary (CP) arrest; cessation of breathing; severe haemorrhage. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. The principles of Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are correctly explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The principles of artificial respiration (AR) are correctly explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Various anatomical pressure points for arresting haemorrhage are correctly identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. Various pressure application techniques for arresting haemorrhage are correctly described and demonstrated. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Recognise and explain emergency situations that require CPR and AR |
OUTCOME NOTES |
Recognise and explain emergency situations that require Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Artificial Respiration (AR). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. An assessment of the patient's condition is correctly made and the need for CPR and/or AR is identified. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Perform CPR and AR |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. CPR is correctly applied on a resusci-model. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The various methods of AR are correctly demonstrated on a live model or a demonstration doll. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 |
Recognise and name common injuries |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Various serious injuries are named. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. The implications if untreated of the named injuries are described within the basic prescribed basic knowledge. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 |
Treat common injuries |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
1. Appropriate First Aid treatment for prescribed injuries is described and applied on a live model or a demonstration doll. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
2. Improvisation skills are demonstrated by the selection of appropriate alternatives where regular First Aid equipment is not readily available. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
3. Appropriate follow-up treatment is described. |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identifying and solving problems:
SO 2.4 and 2.5 - Recognise emergency situations and apply the appropriate first aid measures. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Working effectively with others:
SO 1.1 and 1.4 - Identify basic health needs within the community and draft a plan of action showing how the community can be involved in health promotion. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organising and managing oneself:
SO 1.4 - Draft a plan of action showing how the community can be involved in health promotion. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information:
SO 2.3 and 2.4 - Assess an emergency situation and apply appropriate First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation where possible. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicating effectively:
SO 4.2 - Assist in the management of the client`s condition and treatment under the supervision of a qualified health worker. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Using science and technology effectively:
SO 2.3 and 2.4 - Assess an emergency situation and apply appropriate First Aid procedures to the life-threatening situation where possible. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
SO 6.1, 6.2, 6.4 and 6.5 - Demonstrate an understanding of the health related content in the Human Rights` and Patient Rights` Charters; Identify appropriate service providers in the local community who deal with health related human rights issues; Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and local protocols relating to disability, abuse, rape and the aged; Explain the appropriate action that can be taken by community members in the situations mentioned. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
Contributing to full personal development:
SO 1.4, 3.3 and 6.1 - Draft a plan of action showing how the community can be involved in health promotion; Demonstrate an understanding of common health problems and disease patterns in an identified community; Demonstrate an understanding of the health related content in the Human Rights` and Patient Rights` Charters. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
It is recommended that suitably qualified professional persons with experience in the field of Primary Health Care and experience of community involvement be accredited by the HWSETA. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 119567 which is "Perform basic life support and first aid procedures", Level 1, 5 credits.
These unit standards were written for a GET Certificate intended for Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) learners. They will form the foundation to a qualification in Ancillary Health Care (AHC). |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 23193 | GETC in Ancillary Health Care | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2005-02-13 | Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 49085 | National Certificate: Fundamental Ancillary Health Care | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2009-02-18 | Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Core | 49045 | National Certificate: Lump Ore Beneficiation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered" |
2007-11-28 | Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 24153 | General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2008-09-13 | Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 48892 | National Certificate: Macadamia Production and De-husking | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | AgriSETA |
Elective | 49013 | National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Hard Rock | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-08-16 | Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 22673 | National Certificate: Wastewater Process Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
Elective | 24193 | National Certificate: Water Purification Process Operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2007-11-28 | Was EWSETA until Last Date for Achievement |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
2. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
3. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
4. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
5. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
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