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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:

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