ZRST Traffic Safety InstituteProfessional learning · ZambiaEnquire about training CPD-13 · Short professional course
Post-Crash Care for First Responders (Basic Trauma + Referral)
Examine scene safety, referral and handover, and identify delays across the post-crash response chain.
Course overview
A 2-day course on basic trauma care and referral for road crash casualties in the Zambia context. Covers scene safety, primary survey (ABCDE), basic life support, haemorrhage control, spinal precautions, triage (START method), and referral pathway documentation. Practical simulations using mannequins and scenario cards.
What the course covers
- Apply scene safety and basic first response priorities
- Use structured handover and referral communication
- Map delays across the post-crash care chain
- Design a small quality improvement plan for response coordination
Topics you will study
- Post-Crash Care in Zambia: The System and Its Gaps
- Scene Safety and Personal Protection
- Primary Survey: ABCDE
- BLS, Haemorrhage Control, and Spinal Precautions
- Triage: START Method for Multiple Casualties
- Handover Documentation and Assessment
Practical learning
Practise scene-safety, casualty-assessment and handover tasks in supervised simulations. Activities must remain within the learner’s training and authorised role.
Who should enquire?
Police first responders, community health workers, ambulance crews, NGO emergency response staff, volunteer first aiders. ZTSI will confirm entry criteria and suitability for your role.
Duration and study periods
2 days. Short-course starts are available throughout the year by arrangement. Share your preferred dates when you enquire; ZTSI will confirm a scheduled cohort or employer booking.
Learning combines taught sessions, case work and practical tasks. ZTSI will confirm teaching days, assessment dates, breaks and any field or placement arrangements before enrolment.
Entry and prior experience
Proposed entry requirement: Grade 12 Certificate or O Levels; recognition of prior learning may apply for working professionals.
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Start with an enquiry. ZTSI confirms intake dates and delivery arrangements. Ask about the proposed award and its recognition. Expressing interest does not confirm admission or reserve a place.
Course fee
ZMW 3,900 standard fee per participant.
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