
// First Response Emergency Care
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This regulated and nationally recognised prehospital care qualification is ideal for those seeking a career in the emergency services, ambulance service, the event and security medical sector or those who work in high risk workplaces. The fact that the course is at descriptor level D on the Pre Hospital Emergency Medicine framework means that the course, with outdoor specific additional training, is suitable for expedition leaders (see our Remote Area and Wilderness First Responder page for a detailed discussion regarding the new guidelines regarding suitable qualifications for expedition medical officers and expedition leaders).
Over a 5 day period, learners will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to deal with a range of prehospital care emergencies, such as: managing a patient’s airways, catastrophic bleeding, management of fractures, medical emergencies and more.
Ideal as an alternative to the First Person on Scene Intermediate (FPOSi) qualification, the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) also forms part of a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications that lead to the QA Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic Practice (RQF).
Endorsed by The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D, this fantastic qualification is perfect for a range of roles in emergency care, such as: Event Medical Responder, Emergency Care Support Worker and more.
Course Content:
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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) procedures
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Emergency oxygen
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Traumatic injuries
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Catastrophic bleeding
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Shock
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Poisoning and intoxicating substances
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External and internal bleeding
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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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Minor injuries
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Incident reporting
