Accredited Basic First Aid Courses & Emergency Responder Training in South Africa

Why First Aid Training is a Legal Requirement

Under South African law, specifically the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act 85 of 1993), any business with more than 10 employees must have a certified First Aider on-site during working hours. Equipping your staff with these skills not only ensures legal compliance but drastically improves workplace safety and incident response times.

Choose Your Level: First Aid NQF Levels 1, 2 & 3

We offer progressive training levels tailored to the specific risk profile of your environment:

• First Aid Level 1 (Basic Emergency Responder): Focuses on essential, life-saving techniques. Ideal for low-risk workplaces like offices, retail stores, and schools, as well as parents, teachers, and au-pairs.

• First Aid Level 2 (Intermediate Life Support): Expands on basic skills to manage more complex injuries. Ideal for medium-risk environments such as construction sites, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.

• First Aid Level 3 (Advanced Life Support): Our most comprehensive course, tailored for high-risk environments, healthcare settings, and dedicated emergency response teams.

Why Choose Alika Training for Your First Aid Certification?

When lives are on the line, you cannot afford a “tick-box” training approach. Here is why businesses, schools, and individuals across South Africa trust Alika Training with their emergency readiness:

• Unmatched Industry Experience: With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the health and safety training sector, we deliver high-quality, proven first aid instruction.

• Ironclad Accreditations: We are a fully accredited service provider registered with the Skill Development Levy (Reg. No. X930731045). Furthermore, our first aid courses are fully backed by the QCTO, TETA, and the South African Department of Labour, ensuring your certification is legally compliant and nationally recognized.

• Realistic, Hands-On Practice: We don’t just read from a textbook. Every first aid training session includes intensive hands-on practice with CPR dummies, bandages, and realistic emergency simulations. This ensures staff can confidently apply theory to practice when it actually matters.

• Expert Facilitators: Our certified instructors are seasoned professionals who specialize in creating a low-pressure, engaging learning environment. They focus on making sure every participant truly understands the material, transforming anxious learners into confident first responders.

• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the learning setup that works best for your schedule. You can join a class at our fully equipped Benoni site, or let our mobile facilitation team come directly to your premises for customized, on-site corporate training.

Comprehensive Course Curriculum: What You Will Learn

Our training goes far beyond basic bandages. We utilize realistic simulation training, complete with props and staging, to give you the best practical skills experience.

1. Fundamentals & Scene Assessment

• Primary Survey & Scene Safety: Learn how to assess an emergency scene for hazards before delivering care.

• Human Anatomy Basics: Gain a foundational understanding of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems.

• The ABC Method: Master the ABCs of first aid (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) and the ABC calming strategy (Assure, Breathe, Count) to stabilize panicked patients.

2. CPR, AED, & Choking

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Hands-on practice for adult, child, and infant CPR.

• AED Usage: Learn to confidently operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

• Choking & Airway Management: Techniques to clear obstructed airways in adults and infants, and safely placing an unconscious patient in the recovery position.

3. Trauma, Wounds, & Medical Emergencies

• Wound & Bleeding Control: Proper application of dressings, pressure bandages, and splints for fractures and dislocations.

• Burns & Shock: Treating burn wounds and managing clinical shock to prevent a patient’s condition from worsening.

• Stroke Identification: Learn the lifesaving FAST method (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech slurred, Time to call for help).

• Environmental Emergencies: Practical steps for handling drownings, venomous bites, stings, seizures, and allergic reactions.

4. Post-Incident Management

• Communication: How to accurately transfer patient information to paramedics and emergency services.

• Scene Cleanup: Guidelines on post-incident cleanup and documenting the incident for workplace safety compliance.

Flexible Training Options: Classroom, On-Site, & E-Learning

We understand that busy South Africans have limited time. Alika Training offers highly flexible formats:

• In-Person & On-Site: Attend classes at our fully-equipped Benoni center, or let our experienced facilitators come to your business for group training.

• E-Learning & Blended: For those who prefer to study theory at home, we offer online basic first aid modules that can be paired with in-person practical skills sessions.

Important South African Emergency Numbers

Save these numbers in your phone today; it only takes a minute, but it could save a life:

• Ambulance: 10177

• SAPS Emergency Line: 10111

• Netcare 911: 082 911

• Mobile Network Emergencies: 112