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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

TRAINING

EMT BLS

COURSE OUTLINE

2013


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ATA INTERNATIONAL _____________________________________________________________________________

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EMT BLS TRAINING 2013

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INDEX

No. TOPIC PAGE No.

# Index... 2

1. Execut ive Summary... 3

2. Preamble.............. 4

3. Course Overview.... 5

3.1. EMT BLS Core Course Objective...... 5

3.2. EMT BLS Course Content... 53.3. EMT BLS Course Outcomes... 5

4. Certification of Training.... 6

5. Course Presenter.... 6

6. Logist ics....... 7-8

6.1. Training Equipment...... 76.2. Training Venue...... 7

6.3. Language of Instruction... 76.4. Training Methodology... 86.5. Course Location.... 86.6. Duration........................ 86.7. Candidates................... 86.8. Notice Period................ 86.9. Course Support Materials 8

7. Cost 9-10

8. Terms & Condit ions... 11

9. Abbreviations.. 12

10. Contact Details....... 13

A. EMT BLS Course Outcomes.... 14-18


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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ATA International offers a four-week theoretical and practical training programme

to empower and up-skill personnel in order to be holistically capable and

competent Basic Life Support Practitioners.

Topics addressed include:

o Professional Practice

o Traumatologyo Emergency Care

o Ambulance Technology

o Ambulance Practice

ATA is well positioned to deliver the EMT BLS course internationally, in addition

to within South Africa.

Should candidates attend the course in South Africa, then ATA caters for all

logistics pertaining to the delivery of the course, in addition to all in-country

logistics for candidates.

Successful candidates are awarded certification from the University of

Johannesburg, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Emergency Medical

Care.

Course fees will be made available on request.


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2. PREAMBLE

ATA International Training (IT) specializes in emergency medicine, occupational

medicine, occupational hygiene, technical rescue, industrial fire-fighting, health

and safety training courses for professionals operating in remote and isolated

environments (e.g. oil and gas, mining, infrastructure and construction).

Our core purpose is to equip these professionals with internationally certified

courses that are generally regarded as being obligatory in respect of Health and

Safety regulation compliance.

These educational offerings are aimed at equipping and empowering national

staff and to facilitate expatriate staff maintaining their knowledge and technical

capabilities.

As a company we specialize in the presentation of off-the-shelf courses, as well

as the design and development of customized courses for clients.

These courses are prepared and presented by individuals who are widelyacknowledged and respected in their relevant fields of expertise.

ATA is positioned to deliver training programmes both locally and internationally.


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3. COURSE OVERVIEW

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Life Support (BLS) course isfirmly based and modelled on the Basic Ambulance Assistant course (BAA) as

designed and implemented by the Health Professions Council of South Africa

(HPCSA), intended to be the entry level qualification into the Emergency Medical

Services (EMS).

3.1. EMT BLS Core Course Object ive

To enable the practitioner to manage a wide variety of emergency situationsat a BLS level and to recognize when Advanced Life Support (ALS) measures

are required

3.2. EMT BLS Course Content

An introduction to EMS responsibilities with instruction in:

o Professional Practice

o Traumatology

o Emergency Care

o Ambulance Technology

o Ambulance Practice

Medical management principles and techniques will be taught to a BLS level

including methods of airway control, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

and the emergency care of critically ill patients

Candidates will also be introduced to the varying roles of ambulance service

administration, rescue and technical support services

3.3. EMT BLS Course Outcomes

Refer to Annexure A, pages 14 18


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4. CERTIFICATION OF TRAINING

ATA is an accredited provider of the Health Professions Council of South Africa

(HPCSA), Professional Board for Emergency Care Practitioners (PBECP).

Upon successful compliance with the examination criteria, candidates will be

awarded an ATA IT Emergency Medical Technician Basic Life Support Certificate

in addition to certification from the University of Johannesburg, Faculty of Health

Sciences, Department of Emergency Medical Care.

Please note, that in the event of the course being presented internationally and

not at one of ATAs HPCSAs accredited training facilities in South Africa, then

candidates will not be entitled to register this qualification with the HPCSA as the

HPCSAs statutory sovereignty is limited to the Republic of South Africa.

Registration of successful BAA foreign candidates will be subject to the HPCSAs

registration requirements when the course is completed in South Africa.

5. COURSE PRESENTER

A certified EMT BLS Training Facilitator will present the course. This person will

be duly registered with the HPCSA as a Paramedic, thus being in possession of

the necessary certification from the various authors and custodians of the course

being referred to.

In addition, the course presenter will have completed an accredited facilitators

and assessors course, ensuring that candidates receive the highest possible

level of facilitation and subsequently assessed according to recognized assessor

techniques.

The Curriculum Vitae of the facilitator will be forwarded on request.


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6. LOGISTICS

6.1. Training Equipment

ATA will provide the necessary EMT BLS training equipment and materials

6.2. Training Venue

The client will be expected to provide a suitable training venue (e.g.

uninterrupted power supply of 220V AC, air-conditioned etc) if the course ispresented internationally

This training venue must provide the following minimum training aids

o 1 table and chair per candidate

o White board

o DVD player and speakers

o Television

o Data projector

o A suitable practical training area

6.3. Language of Instruction

The course will be presented in English

The concurrent use of a facilitator is possible when candidates English

abilities are limited. This will more than likely necessitate the lengthening of

the course


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6. LOGISTICS (contd.)

6.4. Training Methodology

The primary methodology employed is didactic in nature combined with

interactive discussions and the practical simulation of emergencies and

associated skills

6.5. Course Location

The course can be presented at the clients premises or in South Africa

6.6. Duration

4 weeks full-time course (i.e. 120 hours; Monday to Friday; 08h00 17h00)

6.7. Candidates

The course is intended for persons who will be or may be expected to treat

and manage any type of emergency as part of their daily duties

6.8. Notice Period

A minimum of 6-8 weeks notice period is required in order to arrange the

necessary logistics

6.9. Course Support Materials

Course textbooks, manuals and handout materials

Course evaluation documentation

Course report

Certification


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7. COST

Course fees will be made available on request

This cost includes the following:

o Provision of specialized training equipment & materials

o Equipment insurance

o Instructor fees

o Course fees

o Course documentation

o Course manuals

o 2 travel days for the Instructor

o Visas, taxes and travel documentation

o Travel insurance

o Travel vaccinations

o Certification costs

o Coordination, management and quality assurance of training and logistic

activities


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7. COST (contd.)

However, this amount excludes:

o Return flights from Johannesburg, South Africa

o Airport transfers

o Daily in-country transportation

o Travel in excess of 2 days

o Re-write fees (only if applicable)

o Accommodation & laundry for the Instructoro Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) for the Instructor

o Provision of a suitable training venue, page 7, item 6.2

o Excess baggage tariff for airline transportation purposes. This will be re-

billed to The Client at cost

o Customs import/ export costs. This will be re-billed to The Client at cost


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9. ABBREVIATIONS

ALS : Advanced Life Support

ATA : Action Training Academy

BAA : Basic Ambulance Attendant

BLS : Basic Life Support

CPR : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

EMS : Emergency Medical Services

EMT : Emergency Medical Technician

H&S : Health and Safety

HPCSA : Health Professions Council of South Africa

IT : International Training

PBECP : Professional Board for Emergency Care Practitioners

SA : South Africa

VAT : Value Added Tax

WHT : With-holding Tax


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10. CONTACT DETAILS

Please contact Trevor should you require further details and/ or assistance:

Trevor Justus

Director

ATA International Training

Eastwood Office Park

3 Tuscan Suites

11B Riley Road

Bedfordview

2007

Gauteng

Republic of South Africa

Tel : +27-11-450-4263

Fax : +27-11-450-4699

Email : [email protected]

www : www.ata-international.com


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A. ANNEXURE A: COURSE OUTCOMES (contd.)

3. Patient Assessment

Primary Survey

o Scene Size-up

o Airway and Breathing Management

Rapid Trauma Survey

Secondary Survey

Head to Toe Survey

Patient Handover

4. Basic L ife Support

Adult CPR

Automated External Defibrillator

Child and Adult CPR Choking Adult and Child


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5. Trauma Emergencies

Mechanism of Injury

Soft Tissue Injuries

Impaled Objects

Bleeding

Shock

Burns

Bites and Stings

Musculoskeletal Injuries

o Fractures

o Dislocations

o Facial Fractures

Head, Neck and Spinal Trauma

o Head Injurieso Neck Injuries

o Spinal Injuries

Chest Injuries

Abdominal Injuries


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6. Medical Emergencies

Cardiovascular Disorders

Cerebrovascular Incident

Unconsciousness

Seizures

Diabetes

Respiratory Emergencies

o Asthma

o Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Poisons

Environmental Emergencies

Temperature Related Emergencies

o Lightning

o Electrocutiono Drowning

7. Obstetrics

Normal Delivery

Ante-partum Abnormalities

Abnormalities during Labour


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8. Special Patients

Geriatric Patients

Paediatrics

o Paediatric Assessment

o Common Childhood Medical Conditions

o Paediatric Trauma

o Child Abuse

Hearing Impaired Patients

Sight Impaired Patients

Handicapped Patients

Language Barriers

9. Emergency Services Operations

Scene Safety

Emergency Driving

Multiple Patient Incidents

Infection Control and Primary Health Care

Aircraft Evacuation

o Helicopter Evacuation

o Fixed Wing Evacuation


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