The Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is the leading qualification in prehospital care, designed for individuals aiming to excel as first responders. This program equips participants with vital life-saving skills, exceeding the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) first aid requirements. It serves as the first step in a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications, preparing learners for a variety of emergency scenarios.
Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical competencies aligned with the PHEM skills framework (Level D). This includes managing medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and environmental exposures, among other critical situations.
This qualification is ideal for:
Course Duration : 5 Days
Cost: £450
External, internal, and catastrophic bleeding
Shock management
Poisoning and intoxicating substances
Neck, spine, and pelvic immobilisation
Environmental exposure management
Burns and scalds
Incident reporting
Traumatic cardiac arrest
Ten second triage
Roles and responsibilities
Patient assessment
Medical emergencies
Airway management
CPR & AED usage for adults, children, and infants
Return of Spontaneous Circulation procedures
Emergency oxygen
Scene safety
Human factors