The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification. This informative, hands-on 5 day course fulfills the competencies set out in the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (PHEM) skills framework at descriptor level D, providing the practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations.

Description

The leading Level 3 Prehospital care qualification, Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF). Equipping first responders with essential life saving 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 Duration

35 hours

Accredited by

Learning Outcomes

  • 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 and minor injuries
  • External, internal and catastrophic bleeding
  • Shock Poisoning and intoxicating substances
  • Helmet removal
  • Neck, spine and pelvic immobilisation
  • Environmental exposure
  • Burns and scalds Incident reporting

Credits

Certificate valid for 3 years

Level

Ofqual regulated Clinically endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh PHEM Framework: Descriptor Level D

Location

Graham House, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast

Price

On request

Suitable for

This course is ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responders including 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.

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