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Ralmed runs accredited first aid courses, Basic to Advanced (formerly First Aid Level 1 to Level 3), for workplaces anywhere in South Africa, at your site or our Sandton training room.
HWSETA accredited training providerAccreditation no. HW592PAA000200
Approved by the Department of Employment and LabourFirst aid training provider no. CI-179/3/12/1
At a glance
The course
A first aid course teaches people to help an injured or ill person until a paramedic or doctor takes over, and certifies that they can do it.
In the workplace, that certificate matters. It is how you show that your first aiders are trained to the standard the law expects. On a Ralmed course, delegates learn by doing: they assess casualties, perform CPR on training mannequins and manage bleeding, burns and fractures.
The three South African levels build on each other. Basic first aid (formerly First Aid Level 1) covers the essentials, while Intermediate and Advanced first aid (formerly First Aid Levels 2 and 3) add depth for people who carry more responsibility on site.
Who it is for
Most people on a first aid course with us are there because their employer has a legal duty to train them, but anyone can learn.
Staff appointed as first aiders under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and those who need to renew.
People who lead a team on site and need the higher levels for the risks they manage.
Teachers, coaches and staff who look after children or players.
Parents, carers and anyone who wants to know what to do before help arrives.
The levels
First aid training in South Africa is now offered as three QCTO skills programmes: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder. They replace the old First Aid Level 1, 2 and 3 courses and build on each other. Choose a course to see what it covers, or compare two side by side.
QCTO skills programme SP-230801 · Formerly First Aid Level 1
R945 per learner, excl. VAT
The essential knowledge and practical skills to give immediate emergency first aid at work or in the community until professional medical help arrives.
QCTO skills programme SP-230802 · Formerly First Aid Level 2
R1 450 per learner, excl. VAT
Builds on Basic with the knowledge and practical skills to manage a wider range of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies.
Everything in Basic, plus:
QCTO skills programme SP-230803 · Formerly First Aid Level 3
R1 750 per learner, excl. VAT
In-depth knowledge and advanced practical skills for complex, high-risk medical and trauma emergencies, so the learner can lead the response at work or in the community.
Everything in Basic and Intermediate, plus:
Choose a course for each side to see them next to each other.
SP-230801 · Formerly First Aid Level 1
What it covers:
SP-230802 · Formerly First Aid Level 2
Everything in Basic, plus:
SP-230803 · Formerly First Aid Level 3
Everything in Basic and Intermediate, plus:
SP-230801 · Formerly First Aid Level 1
What it covers:
SP-230802 · Formerly First Aid Level 2
Everything in Basic, plus:
SP-230803 · Formerly First Aid Level 3
Everything in Basic and Intermediate, plus:
How it works
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Give us the number of people, their roles and where they work, and we will recommend the level.
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We train at your premises anywhere in South Africa, or in our Sandton training room.
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Delegates practise every skill on mannequins and in realistic scenarios, not just in a classroom.
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Delegates who meet the standard receive a certificate through our HWSETA accreditation.
Need first aiders trained? Get a date and a quote for your team.
Accredited training. Ralmed is HWSETA accredited and our courses are QCTO-registered skills programmes SP-230801 to SP-230803, so the certificates stand up in your compliance file.
Taught by emergency care people. Ralmed runs an ambulance service, so our training comes from the work our crews do every day.
Anywhere in South Africa. We bring the course to your site, so your people train where they work, with the hazards they actually face.
Practice, not slides. Delegates spend most of the course practising, and every skill is assessed hands-on.
Cost
Our first aid course prices are per learner and exclude VAT. The same price applies whether we train at your premises or in our Sandton training room.
Prices are per learner and exclude VAT. Certification and course materials are included. The same price applies at your premises or at our Sandton training room. Travel costs may apply in some areas.
Your total depends on:
For a quote, tell us the course, the number of learners and the town where they work. Group bookings for one company are usually the most cost-effective way to train a team.
Your options
Online courses are easy to find. Here is how they compare with an accredited, in-person first aid course, so you can choose what suits your people.
| Option | How it is taught | Suits | Things to weigh up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited in-person course | Hands-on practice with an assessor, on mannequins and scenarios | Workplace first aiders and anyone who wants practical confidence | Takes staff away from work for the course days |
| Online first aid course | Videos and quizzes, without practical assessment | General awareness and refreshing theory | No one checks the practical skills, so it may not meet a workplace requirement |
| Informal in-house training | A colleague shares what they know | Basic awareness between formal courses | No certificate, and quality depends entirely on the person teaching |
Get started
Call or send a message with the level, the number of people and where they work. We will suggest dates for the first aid course and send a quote.
Training room
89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, Sandton
Or we come to your premises.
Tell us a little about your group and we will send you dates and a quote. It takes about a minute.
Our first aid training runs anywhere in South Africa. We come to your site in any province, or your delegates can join a course in our Sandton training room.
See all our accredited medical training, including occupational health and safety courses and training for healthcare providers.
Questions
Call 086 1725 633 to book a first aid course, or email info@ralmed.com. Tell us the level, the number of people and where they work. We will recommend dates, confirm whether we train at your premises or in Sandton, and send a quote for the group.
Most workplace first aiders start with Basic (formerly First Aid Level 1). Workplaces with higher risks, such as heavy machinery, chemicals or remote sites, often need some staff at Intermediate or Advanced first aid (formerly First Aid Level 2 or Level 3). Your risk assessment decides it, and we are happy to talk it through with your safety officer before you book.
Under the General Safety Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, a workplace with more than ten employees needs a trained first aider for every group of up to fifty employees. Higher-risk workplaces often train more. Your safety officer can confirm what applies to your site.
Ralmed is accredited by the Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA), accreditation no. HW592PAA000200, and our courses are QCTO-registered skills programmes SP-230801 to SP-230803. Delegates who pass the assessment receive a certificate under our HWSETA accreditation. Copies of our accreditation are on our documents page.
A workplace first aid certificate is generally valid for three years. After that, your first aiders need a refresher course to stay certified. Keep a record of the dates, and we can plan refresher training for your team before the certificates run out.
Yes. We run courses at your premises anywhere in South Africa, which saves your staff travelling and lets them train around the hazards they face at work. If you prefer, your delegates can join a course in our Sandton training room instead.
Yes. First aid is a practical skill, so delegates are assessed doing it, not only on paper. They show the assessor that they can perform CPR, manage bleeding and deal with the other situations the level covers. Those who meet the standard receive their certificate.
No. Basic first aid is the starting point, and no previous first aid knowledge is needed. Intermediate and Advanced build on it, so delegates usually complete the level below first. If someone holds an older certificate, tell us and we will advise which course they should take.
Both. Most of our courses are booked by companies for a group of staff, but individuals can train with us too. Call 086 1725 633 to ask about the next course with space, or to arrange training for a small group such as a family or a sports club.
Yes. Every level includes CPR, and delegates practise it on training mannequins until they can do it properly. Using a defibrillator, also called an AED, is taught as part of basic life support, because many workplaces and public places now have one.
Related training
Pair first aid with our occupational health and safety training, or put medical cover on site with an on-site clinic or a remote ambulance station. Our teams work together, from the first aid box to the ambulance.
Tell us how many people need training, the level and where they work, and we will send dates and a quote. Courses run anywhere in South Africa. Call 086 1725 633 or send a WhatsApp to book your team onto a first aid course.
