First Aid Classes...

[medicnick83]

Where in Cape Town can I go for FAC (First Aid Classes) and it won't cost me a arm and a leg but is also accredited etc.

Thanks!

 

[CathJ]

Dunno, but I'd be interested as well.

 

[onebrickshort]

St. Johns Ambulance offers basic training and certificates.
It's not free and will set you back some hundred rands. Oh and did I mention, you get a glossy book included in the price.

 

[Just_Ice]

St. Johns Ambulance offers training and certificates.

Thank you! Then Im gonna do it next holidays. Is there any costs involved?
And whats the max level you can reach there?

 

[medicnick83]

There are 3 levels that I know of.

 

[onebrickshort]

Last time I checked Basic Ambulance Assistant was not available, but that was oh, 8 years ago. So yes, level 3

 

[medicnick83]

I'm keen on Level 1 & 2

 

[Just_Ice]

Last time I checked Basic Ambulance Assistant was not available, but that was oh, 8 years ago. So yes, level 3

I thought there were more but I would do all 3.
You know the costs involved though?

 

[onebrickshort]

Another great crowd that offers advanced training is Ysterplaat medical Supplies http://www.emt.co.za/

St. Johns Ambulance might be cheaper but they treat you like ignorant little kids.

 

[zamrg]

A couple of years ago I did my level 1 and level 3 with Ysterplaat Medial Supplies. If I can remember correctly, the level 2 was scrapped and you can do your basic level 1 and then a slightly more advanced level 3. They have a group on facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5867119700 and Jarred Rose is the main oke to speak to

 

[onebrickshort]

I thought there were more but I would do all 3.
You know the costs involved though?

After the necessary but boring first 3, theres 5 (BAA) which allows you to administer drips (but not inject), defib, ride in volunteer and metro ambulances to build experience which then progresses to paramedic of which there are different levels. I did level 5 with Ysterplaats' Lukas but it's challenging...

 

[medicnick83]

I am volunteering for the VWS (Volunteer Wildlife Services) so I only need level 1 - 3 I think.

 

[SlinkyMike]

Where in Cape Town can I go for FAC (First Aid Classes) and it won't cost me a arm and a leg but is also accredited etc.

Thanks!

Volumnteer to be a fire marshal in your building - you may get work to foot the bill this way... just a thought?

 

[medicnick83]

Volumnteer to be a fire marshal in your building - you may get work to foot the bill this way... just a thought?

 

[Vox Populi Vox Dei]

Well I did mine at school - do Level 3 - it's only 4 days from 9am to 4PM. It's very easy, although I think I fluked the 76% I got in the exam lol. Our school subsidised us though, I think the proper cost is R800.

 

[medicnick83]

Dude, gone are the days when "school" will subsidise anything for me.

I have to pay that

 

[Vox Populi Vox Dei]

Yes I know ...that's why I gave you the 'real' cost

And check your PM, I'm sending you the number of the guy who did our course.

 

[medicnick83]

Ag, it's not that much

I'm sure I can put it on budget, over say... 24

 

[medicnick83]

Okay, I've done First Aid Level #1 YAY!

 

[Pitbull]

Okay, I've done First Aid Level #1 YAY!

GZ !


hehe, these course are easy. I did lvl 1 - 3 at work and i need to do a refresher soon. But it is nice to know. Lvl 1 - 2 is as easy as pie. Lvl 3 the real fun starts then after that you get EAS ALS and and and....