Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder (AEFAR)
The Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder (AEFAR) is South Africa's highest-level workplace first aid qualification, registered at NQF Level 4 and aligned with QCTO's occupational standards for professional emergency response. This comprehensive five-day programme replaces the old First Aid Level 3 and is designed for individuals who need to lead first aid operations, manage multiple-casualty incidents, and deliver advanced clinical care in demanding environments. From petrochemical plants and remote mine sites to construction projects and corporate health teams, AEFAR-qualified responders are the backbone of workplace emergency preparedness. If you are serious about emergency care, this is where your training reaches its peak.
Duration: 24 hours | Accreditation: HWSETA, Department of Labour, QCTO
What You Will Learn
- Role definition, legal and ethical principles, and advanced scope of practice
- Responder health, safety, stress management, and cultural diversity awareness
- Hazard and disaster scene assessment and multi-casualty management
- Applied anatomy and physiology: all major body systems
- Primary and secondary patient examination techniques
- Advanced life support: CPR, AED, and airway management
- Haemorrhage control and advanced shock management
- Head, spinal, chest, abdominal, and pelvic trauma
- Burns, musculoskeletal injuries, and soft-tissue wound care
- Medical emergencies: cardiac events, stroke, seizures, asthma, diabetic crises, and anaphylaxis
- Environmental emergencies, poisoning, venomous bites, hypothermia, and hyperthermia
- Emergency childbirth, patient handover, record-keeping, and post-exposure protocols
Key Benefits
- Attain South Africa's highest workplace first aid qualification — NQF Level 4 (SP-230803) — recognised by HWSETA, QCTO, and the Department of Labour
- Lead and coordinate first aid teams during complex, multi-casualty incidents and disaster scenarios
- Deliver advanced interventions including life support, defibrillation, advanced wound care, and management of critical trauma
- Apply an in-depth understanding of body systems and pathophysiology to assess and treat a wide spectrum of emergencies
- Manage high-acuity medical events including anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, acute stroke, seizures, respiratory failure, and emergency childbirth
- Position yourself for roles as a first aid team leader, emergency response coordinator, or aspiring Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Who Should Attend
AEFAR is designed for experienced intermediate first aiders (holding an IEFAR certificate or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification) who work in or aspire to roles in high-risk industries such as mining, construction, petrochemicals, maritime operations, security, or corporate health — and for those seeking a pathway toward pre-hospital emergency care careers.
The Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder (SP-230803) is accredited by the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), and is registered with the Department of Labour as a recognised advanced workplace first aid qualification under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Tericorp Training's qualified instructors bring real-world experience to every course. Contact us to find out about upcoming dates or to arrange in-house training for your organisation.
