Critical Basics is based in Johannesburg, northern suburbs, and offers CPR and First Aid courses! Contact us for more information or to make a course booking!
Welcome to Critical Basics! Critical Basics is based in Randburg, and offers a variety of CPR and First Aid courses. Course dates and costs can be obtained from Critical Basics.
Family & Friends CPR course
The Family & Friends CPR course is designed for anyone who may need to respond to a CPR emergency but does not require professional level certification. The participant will learn how to perform CPR in adults, children and infants, and how to help an adult/child/infant who is choking. The course duration is +/- 3 hours.
The principles covered in this course include:
- Adult, child and infant CPR
- Adult, child and infant choking
- Use of various different CPR barriers
Heartsaver CPR & AED course
The Heartsaver CPR & AED course is a professional level course resulting in certification in CPR and use of an AED. The participant will learn how to give CPR in a safe, timely, and effective manner to an adult/child/infant, and how to use an AED on a person of all ages. The course duration is +/- 5 hours.
The principles covered in the Heartsavers CPR & AED course include:
- Adult, child and infant CPR
- The emergency call
- AED instruction and utilisation
- Adult, child and infant choking
- Use of various different CPR barriers
First Aid Level 1
This course meets the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The course duration is approximately 16 - 18 hours (2 days).
The Department of Labour Principles of First Aid and Safety Management are as follows, and are included in the Level 1 course:
- Emergency scene management
- Artificial respiration
- 1 rescuer CPR
- Choking
- Wounds and bleeding
- Shock, unconsciousness & fainting
- Fractures
- Burns
- Head and spinal injuries
