Who is this course for? The Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder. Among the first to arrive at a scene, first responders typically include police officers, firefighters, and those providing medical cover at festivals and events such as Emergency/Community First Responders, Door Supervisors, Close Protection Operatives and Security Guards as well as those working in high-risk environments including the military, power stations, agriculture and manufacturing. Pre-requisites Learners must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the training. There are no other formal entry requirements, but to benefit from the learning, we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid. How long is the course? 5 Days What will I learn? Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first responder Assessing an incident Life-threatening and non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries Assessing and managing a patient’s airway Using an AED Administering emergency oxygen Assessing and managing trauma patients Catastrophic bleeding Chest injuries Compromised circulation Wounds and eye injuries Burns and scalds Poisoning Head, spinal and musculoskeletal injuries Breathing difficulties Anaphylaxis Suspected major illness Convulsions Effects of environmental exposure Adult and child resuscitation (CPR) How will I be assessed? 6 x practical assessments/skills tests 3 x theory assessments (multiple-choice question papers) 1 x invigilated exam. How much does the course cost? £550.00 plus VAT (£660.00) Is there Accommodation? Accommodation is available on site. Please get in touch with us for prices and details. What do we do differently? All our first aid courses are taught using our bespoke scenario facility, which utilises realistic setups to add context to the skills being taught. These scenarios are run at a level appropriate to the level of training but include crash scenes, falls from heights, violent assaults and even terror attacks and explosions.
