Unit 1: Demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management

• Maintenance of personal safety is explained in terms of preventing infectious diseases and injuries to self.
• Methods of safeguarding the emergency scene are explained in accordance with relevant practices and legislation.
• Methods of safeguarding the injured person are explained in accordance with relevant practices and legislation.
• The medico-legal implications of rendering First Aid are explained in terms of relevant legislation.

Unit 2: Demonstrate an understanding of elementary anatomy and physiology

• The different systems of the human body are described in terms of their structure and function.
• The manner in which the systems relate to each other is explained in accordance with basic medical science.
• The way in which each system operates is explained in accordance with basic medical science.

Unit 3: Assess an emergency situation

• The emergency situation is assessed in terms of priority treatments.
• The cause of the emergency is identified in terms of main contributing factors.
• The type of injury is identified in terms of broad classifications.

Unit 4: Apply First Aid procedures to a life-threatening situations

• First Aid treatment applied is appropriate to the situation and the prevention of complications.
• Equipment that is not readily available is improvised in terms of the First Aid procedure required.
• Universal precautions are taken which are appropriate in terms of preventing infection. 
• First Aid is applied in accordance with current practice.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Artificial Respiration (AR) is performed in accordance with accepted procedures.
• Referral to medical assistance is done in accordance with the specific needs of the casualty.

Unit 5: Treat common injuries

• Different types of injuries and conditions are identified and described in terms of their severity, cause and possible treatment
• Universal precautions taken are appropriate in terms of preventing infection. 
• Equipment that is not readily available is improvised in terms of the First Aid procedure required.
• Referral to medical assistance is in accordance with the specific needs of the casualty.
• Follow-up care is provided in accordance with the specific needs of the casualty.