Courses
Basic Life Support (BLS)
The course is aimed at the learners practicing CPR and AED skills all the time.
Requirements
Any health care provider can attend the course. Learners should receive the prescribed manual at least 2 weeks prior to the course.
Contents
- CPR and Choking
- Adults, children, and babies
- Skills practicing, using an AED
Test
There is a theory exam and testing of CPR skills and using an AED.
Certificate
On successful completion, each candidate receives a certificate valid for 2 years and internationally recognised.
Cost
From R1 000 pp
Mailing of manual from R200 OR collect from us in Pretoria, Villieria.
CPD points
11 CPD (CEU) points.
The course can also be presented at your premises at no extra cost if it is within a 50 km radius from Pretoria, Villieria and you have at least 8 candidates. Traveling costs further than 50 km from the base – R8/km.
For any further inquiries and bookings please feel free to contact us or register online.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
The course is aimed at the learners practicing life-saving skills all the time, using basic and advanced equipment.
Requirements
Registered doctors, nurses and advanced & intermediate life support paramedics, as well as final year students in these fields can attend the course. A valid AHA certificate (ACLS/PALS/BLS) is a pre-entry requirement and a BLS course will be presented prior to the course if necessary.
Duration
2 Days 8h00 – 18h00.
Contents
- Basic Airway Management
- Cardiac arrest
- Acute Coronary Syndromes and Stroke
- Peri-arrest situations e.g. bradycardia and tachycardia
Test
There is a theory exam at the beginning of the course. Practical skill assessment at the end of day 2.
Certificate
On successful completion, each candidate receives a certificate valid for 2 years and internationally recognised.
Cost
From R3 400 pp
Mailing of manual from R200 OR collect from us in Pretoria, Villieria.
CPD points
30 CPD (CEU) Points.
Learners should receive the prescribed manual at least 4 weeks prior to the course. The course can be presented at your premises at no extra cost if it is within a 50 km radius from Pretoria, Villieria and you have at least 8 candidiates. Traveling costs further than 50 km from the base – R8/km.
For any further inquiries and bookings please feel free to contact us or register online.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
The course is aimed at the learners practicing life-saving skills all the time, using basic and advanced equipment.
Requirements
Registered doctors, nurses, and advanced & intermediate life support paramedics, as well as final year students in these fields, can attend the course. A valid AHA certificate (ACLS/PALS/BLS) is a pre-entry requirement.
Duration
2 Days 8h00 – 18h00.
Contents
- Basic Airway Management
- Cardiac arrest
- Respiratory emergencies
- Shock and Dysrhythmias victims
Test
There is a theory exam at the beginning of the course. Practical skill assessment at the end of day 2.
Certificate
On successful completion, each candidate receives a certificate valid for 2 years and internationally recognised.
Cost
From R3 600 pp
Mailing of manuals from R200 OR collect from us in Pretoria, Villieria.
CPD points
30 CPD (CEU) points.
Learners should receive the prescribed manual at least 4 weeks prior to the course. The course can be presented at your premises at no extra cost if it is within a 50 km radius from Pretoria, Villieria and you have at least 8 candidiates. Traveling costs further than 50 km from the base – R8/km.
For any further inquiries and bookings please feel free to contact us or register online.
Other Courses
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
The course covers the major aspects of ECG monitoring assessment, and treatment of a patient in an emergency situation, the structure & function of the heart, and ECG interpretation. The course is based on the American Heart Association CPR and ECC 2020 Guidelines.
Contents
- ECG components and measurements
- Heart Rate and Rhythm Analysis
- Rhythm Identification,
- AV Blocks
- 12/16 lead interpretation
- Myocardial injury / ischemia ECG changes
- R wave progression
- Pathological Q waves
- Electrolyte imbalances and changes on the ECG
- ECG zones on a 12/16 lead ECG
- Bundle Branch Blocks.
Cost: from R1000 pp
The course can be presented at your premises at no extra cost. If it is within a 50 km radius from Pretoria Villieria and you have at least 10 candidates. Traveling costs further than 50 km from the base – R8/km
Courses on Request: ACLS EP, Pears, ITLS
Additional Services on Request
- Medical Mediator
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Commercial Medical Repatriations
- First Aid Training
- AVMED Training for Flight Attendants
- Home Based Nursing Care
- Wound and Stoma Care