When seconds count, specialized knowledge is the bridge between crisis and recovery. Our First Aid Skills Programmes are designed to transform bystanders into confident first responders.
From basic life support to advanced trauma management, these courses provide the vital, hands-on experience needed to handle medical emergencies in the workplace, at home, or in the field. Gain the skills to act decisively and save lives.
Equipping you with the expertise to respond when it matters most. These programmes are condensed, high-impact courses specifically designed for rapid skill acquisition and certification. Each level builds upon the last, moving from basic assistance to advanced medical stabilization techniques.
In any emergency, the first few minutes are the most critical. This course provides the essential foundation for any individual to act with confidence and skill when faced with a medical crisis.
You will learn how to assess a scene for safety, perform adult CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and manage life-threatening bleeding or choking. This entry-level certification is designed to transform a bystander into a vital link in the chain of survival, ensuring that immediate, effective care is provided before professional paramedics arrive.
Accreditation: QCTO Skills Programme / Aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 119567
Essential for workplace safety compliance (OHS Act).
Easy-to-follow, hands-on practical training.
Gain the confidence to handle common household and office emergencies.
The first step toward a career in emergency medical services.
Graduates are qualified to act as designated First Aiders in low-risk workplace environments, retail spaces, or offices. This is an essential certification for security personnel, teachers, and floor supervisors.
Building upon the basics, the Intermediate course dives deeper into the physiology of trauma and medical emergencies. This level is designed for individuals working in higher-risk environments where professional medical help may be delayed.
You will master the management of multiple injury sites, pediatric CPR, and the treatment of secondary emergencies such as poisoning, environmental injuries (heat/cold), and bone fractures. At RIH Institute, we focus on high-pressure simulations to ensure you can lead a first-aid response effectively while managing a team and resources on-site.
Accreditation: QCTO Skills Programme / Aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 120496
Comprehensive training for high-risk industrial environments.
Includes pediatric and infant emergency care.
Focuses on environmental and toxicological emergencies.
Increases employability in the mining, construction, and manufacturing sectors.
Intermediary Responders are often appointed as Lead First Aiders or Safety Officers in industrial plants, construction sites, and sports facilities.
The Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder course is the pinnacle of first-aid training for non-EMS professionals. This course prepares you to handle complex trauma and medical scenarios, including emergency childbirth, advanced wound care, and the triage of multiple casualties.
You will learn to work in tandem with emergency services, providing high-level stabilization for critically ill or injured patients.
The curriculum emphasizes clinical leadership, scene command, and the use of specialized emergency equipment, ensuring you are prepared for the most demanding situations in remote or hazardous locations.
Accreditation: QCTO Skills Programme / Aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 376480
The highest level of first-aid certification available for workplace responders.
Specialized modules on childbirth and complex trauma.
Training in mass casualty incident (MCI) management.
Directly aligned with deep-level mining and offshore safety requirements.
Graduates are highly sought after as Senior Safety Officers, Emergency Response Team (ERT) members in mines and refineries, and as primary responders in remote expeditions or heavy industry settings.