S.M.A.R.T.

Wilderness First Aid Courses

Wilderness First Aid Level 1 - (click here)
Wilderness First Aid Level 2 - (click here)
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training – Adult, Child and Infant Victim
Realistic Scene Scenarios (practical incident/rescue simulations)
Refresher Courses
Emergency Planning and Evacuation Procedures
Sales of first aid kits, fire fighting equipment, safety and related products

Features of S.M.A.R.T. Services:

Facilitators and trainers are recruited from the emergency services - this means that a facilitator with real-time practical experience in emergencies and life threatening situations tutors the learner
Extra modules can be added to the course at the clients request - thus allowing for the tailor making of the course content to suit the clients individual needs and requirements without deviating from the legal requirements and current DOL legislation
Courses are structured on a 50% theory and 50% practical format and are all outcomes based - this ensures that each learner receives maximum hands-on practical instruction in the acquisition of specific psycho-motor skills, as well as a thorough cognitive understanding of the relevant theory, thereby enhancing the learners level of confidence and competence
Each learner receives their own “Personal Training Pack” for the duration of the course - this eliminates ‘front-of-class’ embarrassment, reduces the chance of cross-contamination and enhances personal hygiene
Training is conducted nation-wide at no extra cost to the course attendance fee - this affords multi-national companies and organisations the opportunity to have employees and members trained countrywide, thus creating uniformity and standardization of knowledge within the organisation (Conditions Apply)
We cater for all literacy levels - this enables learners from all social and business levels to attend our learning interventions
We utilise a unique facilitating method with an “easy-to-learn” format - this method creates an accelerated learning curve and enhances long-term memory retention
We pride ourselves on professionalism, reliability and punctuality - this will ensure that we will become the preferred service provider and quality assuror for first aid training

Each First Aid student receives an individual training pack containing the following essential items:

S.M.A.R.T. First-aid training manual
Latex or nitrile gloves and CPR mouthpiece for practical classroom work
An individual adult/child training manikin (for use during the course)
A certified First Aid Certificate of Competency (A4)
Personal key-ring pouch containing latex or nitrile gloves and a CPR mouthpiece

Terms and Conditions of Business:

Payment is to be made in full, five (5) working days prior to the scheduled start date of the booked course/s
A minimum of ten (10) delegates will be charged for
Fuel, toll fees, accommodation and meals to be provided for the instructor/s (For courses outside the greater Johannesburg region)
For quality assurance a maximum of fifteen (15) delegates per instructor per course will be accepted
Courses cancelled less than one week (7 days) prior to scheduled course date will carry a 50% cancellation fee

Content, Duration and Costs of Courses:

Please Note: Wilderness First Aid Training Courses consist of the Department of Labour minimum required content plus additional wilderness-specific modules as described below.

Wilderness First Aid and Basic Life Support Intervention - Level 1

1a) Course Content (as per Department of Labour)

Principles of First Aid and Safety/Emergency Scene Management
Artificial Respiration
One-Rescuer CPR
Choking
Wounds and Bleeding
Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting
Fractures
Burns
Head and Spinal Injuries

b) Additional Wilderness Modules:

Snake, Spider and Scorpion Envenomation and Treatment
Environmental Injuries and Illnesses (hyper/hypothermia)
Remote Area Patient Transportation (with full rescue equipment)
Essential and recommended contents of First Aid BLS Bags (as per Regulation ??)

2. Minimum Course Duration

16hrs standard training time (2 days)
8hrs specialist training and assessment time (1 day)
Total course time: 24hrs (3 days)

3. Investment

Cost per delegate R499.00

Certificate Validity

Maximum certificate validity period for First Aid is three (3) years from date of issue

Wilderness First Aid and Basic Life Support Intervention - Level 2

1a) Course Content (as per Department of Labour)

Principles of First Aid and Safety/Emergency Scene Management
Artificial Respiration
Choking
Wounds and Bleeding
Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting
Fractures
Head and Spinal Injuries
Joint Injuries and Rescue Carries
Chest Injuries
Hand Injuries
Eye Injuries
Multiple Injury Management
One and Two-Rescuer Adult CPR
Child and Infant CPR
Pelvic and Abdominal Injuries
Environmental Illnesses and Injuries
Burns
Poisoning, Bites and Stings
Chest Pain and Paralysis
Fits and Seizures
Management of Foreign Objects
Soft Tissue Injuries
Elementary and Applied Anatomy and Physiology

b) Additional Wilderness Modules

Remote Area Access to EMS Rescue, which includes:
- Local EMS Rescue Contact Numbers
- Effective Procedures to Alert EMS Rescue
Snake, Spider and Scorpion Envenomation, which includes:
- Signs and Symptoms
- Effects of Venom
- Bite Prevention
- Treatment and Aftercare
Environmental injuries and Illnesses, which includes:
- Recognition of Heat and Cold Emergencies
- Signs and Symptoms
- Treatment and Aftercare
Patient Care and Transportation in Remote Areas, which includes:
- Practical Team-Orientated Simulated Rescue of a patient with multiple traumatic injuries with utilisation of Full Rescue and Immobilization Equipment over a distance of between 1 and 2 km

2. Minimum Course Duration

24hrs standard training time (3 days)
8 hrs specialist training and assessment time (1 day)
Total training time: 32hrs (4 days)

3. Investment

Cost per course delegate R699.00
Certificate Validity
Maximum certificate validity period for First Aid is three (3) years from date of issue