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The changes of first aid training in South Africa

14.05.21 08:24 PM By Louise - Comment(s)
The changes of first aid training in South Africa

The changes of first aid training in South Africa.

Department of Employment and Labour denies an extension to Notice 682 of 2020.
In a letter received on 17 March 2021, the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) – Chief Inspector for Occupational Health and Safety, Mr Tibor Szana, has denied our Se...

Important Notice from the HPCSA regarding the CPG Update

21.01.21 11:39 PM By Louise - Comment(s)
The Professional Board for Emergency Care (PBEC) adopted the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) in August 2018.

Cordial invitation: RESUSCITATION2020, The Virtual ERC Congress - October 22-24, 2020

30.09.20 05:17 PM By Louise - Comment(s)
The ERC has transformed the RESUSCITATION2020 event into a virtual experience, bringing you high quality education and speakers in a digital interactive format. 

Dr. Jas Soar has put together a 3-day program that encompasses over 50 different sessions, including: draft ERC 2021 Guidelines, oppor...

Marine Notice No 45 of 2020 from SAMSA: Process of extension of certificates

15.09.20 04:51 PM By Louise - Comment(s)
Marine Notice No 45 of 2020 from SAMSA: Process of extension of certificates
SAMSA released a notice yesterday regarding the process for the extension of certificates during COVID-19. The notice will be available on SAMSA's web page shortly ( www.samsa.org.za).

Please contact the office on either 021 705 6459 or email training@pec.co.za with regards to course dates and t...

What the HPCSA says about CPD training

15.09.20 04:51 PM By Louise - Comment(s)
What the HPCSA says about CPD training
We received this from the HPCSA regarding CPD Points and training, see point three.

HPCSA Protecting the public and guiding the professions 


The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to new and increased demands for the treatment and care of South Africans infected and affected by the virus. Health pr...

Participate in Medical Research with TASK

15.09.20 04:51 PM By Louise - Comment(s)
TASK is performing clinical trials in which the BCG vaccine is tested to see if it reduces the impact of the COVID19 virus. Click here to be redirected to the TASK website to find out more about this trial.

COVID-19 Risk Assessment & PPE Training

15.09.20 04:51 PM By Louise - Comment(s)
COVID-19 Risk Assessment & PPE Training
Professional Emergency Care has a few training options to help meet your company’s or school’s COVID-19 infection control. 
We have been training hospital staff in the correct PPE use for the last two months and are currently doing risk assessments in the wards to pick up potential issues and pr...

2020 AHA Interim Covid 19 Guidelines

15.04.20 07:47 PM By Louise - Comment(s)
2020 AHA Interim Covid 19 Guidelines
Existing American Heart Association (AHA) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines do not address the challenges of providing resuscitation in the setting of the COVID-19 global pandemic, wherein rescuers must continuously balance the immediate needs of the victims with their own safety. 

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PEC is now SACE Accredited

01.05.19 01:05 AM By Louise - Comment(s)
PEC is now SACE Accredited
Our Emergency Care Level 1 course has been accredited by the South African Council of Educators. Educators will now earn 15 CPD points for doing our course. 

The Emergency Care Level 1 course runs over two days. It covers a range of trauma and medical emergencies. 
Topics include CPR and cho...