First Response Emergency Care - Level 3
The leading Level 3 Prehospital care qualification, Qualsafe Level 3 Award in
First Response Emergency Care (RQF).
Course Summary
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF).
The leading Level 3 Prehospital care qualification, Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF).
Equipping first responders with essential lifesaving skills, exceeding HSE first aid requirements, it forms the first step of a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications.
You will fulfil the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at level D, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations.
A perfect fit for individuals looking to work or volunteer as a first responder. This qualification is also suitable for law enforcement officers, firefighters, those providing medical cover at events, and those working in high-risk environments including the military, power stations, agriculture and manufacturing.
Course Contents
A range of subjects are covered including:
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Roles and responsibilities of a first responder
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Medical emergencies
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Patient assessment
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Airway management
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Adult, child and infant CPR & AED usage
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Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
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procedures
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Emergency oxygen
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Traumatic and minor injuries
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External, internal and catastrophic bleeding
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Shock
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Poisoning and intoxicating substances
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Helmet removal
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Neck, spine and pelvic immobilisation
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Environmental exposure
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Burns and scalds
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Incident reporting
Certification
Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with written assessments. A three-year Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.
Learners who achieve this qualification may progress on to other related qualifications within pre-hospital care. Qualsafe also offer qualifications in health & safety, food safety and safeguarding should learners wish to diversify.
Duration
A minimum of 35 hours spread over at least five days. Ideally, the course should be run over five consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire providing it is completed within 10 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours. Weekend courses are available.
Course Prices
Price per person at our venue from:
£449.00 (ex VAT)
Further Information
Duration: five-days (35 hours)
Group size: 6 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessments
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
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recommended annual BLS training,
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mandatory requalification training every three years,
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Level 4 First Response Emergency Care.
