Description
This officially recognized prehospital care qualification, compliant with national standards, serves as an ideal pathway for individuals aspiring to pursue careers in emergency services, ambulance services, event and security medical sectors, or high-risk workplaces.
Over a comprehensive 5-day duration, participants will acquire the indispensable knowledge, skills, and competencies required to proficiently handle a diverse range of prehospital care emergencies. These encompass critical tasks like airway management, controlling severe bleeding, fracture management, addressing medical crises, and more.
Endorsed by The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, this qualification impeccably fulfills the competencies outlined in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D. It aligns seamlessly with roles in emergency care, including Event Medical Responders and Emergency Care Support Workers. Notably, the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) stands as a pivotal step within a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications, culminating in the prestigious QA Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic Practice (RQF).
The course covers the following topics:
- Roles and responsibilities of a first responder
Medical emergencies
Patient assessment
Airway management
Adult, child and infant CPR & AED usage
Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
procedures
Emergency oxygen
Traumatic injuries
Catastrophic bleeding
Shock
Poisoning and intoxicating substances
External and internal bleeding
Helmet removal
Neck, spine and pelvic immobilisation
Environmental exposure
Burns and scalds
Minor injuries
Incident reporting
