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This qualification is aimed at learners working in roles where their primary or secondary focus involves giving emergency medical care as the first responder on the scene of an accident or emergency. Roles may include security operatives, close protection officers, event medical operatives, cabin crew and community first responders, among others. It is ideal for those learners that need a wider level of knowledge than standard first aid at work qualifications.
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills which align with Category D of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Framework to respond to a range of pre-hospital emergency care situations.
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to assess situations quickly, provide immediate medical care, and stabilise patients until further help arrives. By covering a range of essential topics, including basic life support, trauma response, and emergency management techniques, this course prepares first responders to act confidently and effectively in critical situations, ultimately saving lives and improving outcomes in their communities.
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Date: 25th – 29th November (5 Days)
Woodburn House, Suite E, Golden Square, Aberdeen, AB10 1RD.
Price: £595.00 per person
This qualification is designed for learners in roles where they provide emergency medical care as the first responder at an accident or emergency. Suitable roles include security operatives, close protection officers, event medical staff, cabin crew, and community first responders. It is ideal for those needing more comprehensive knowledge than standard first aid qualifications.
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Assessment method: Practical observation and multiple-choice theory assessment
Guided learning hours (GLH): 40
Total qualification time (TQT): 50
The Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Care for First Responders (RQF) has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual.
To register for this qualification, learners must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
It is further advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in English and Maths.
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, where the primary or secondary focus of the role involves giving emergency medical care as the first responder on the scene of an accident or emergency. Roles may include, security operatives, close protection officers, event medical operatives, cabin crew and community first responders, among others.
Topics covered include assessing and responding to incidents; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants; therapeutic oxygen therapy and catastrophic bleeding.
The qualification also covers assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury or illness such as chest injuries, spinal injuries, heart attack and anaphylaxis. This qualification provides learners with knowledge and skills which aligns with Category D of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Framework to respond to a range of pre-hospital emergency care situations. In line with industry guidance, the qualification supports responders for a period of 3 years, at which point learners will need to resit the course and be reassessed on both assessment methods. In addition, we recommend that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
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