This SIA Compliant Level 3 First Responder (RQF) Course provides the learner with the following:

The Pre Hospital Environment

The role of the First Responder

Minimising risk of infection

Consent

Principles of Scene Management

Casualty Assessment

Mechanism of Injury

Patient Assessment

Communicating with patients

Primary survey and assessment

Safe moving and handling

Respiration and Airway Management

Recognition of respiratory problems

Advanced airway management – Oral, Nasal and Laryngeal Airways

Choking

Use of suction

Oxygen Administration- Delivery systems and SpO2

Basic Life Support

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – to current UK guidelines

Paediatric CPR

Defibrillation

Automated external defibrillation

Circulation and Shock

Recognition and initial care of haemorrhage

Catastrophic Haemorrhage – including the use of tourniquets and haemostatics

Shock

Cardiogenic

Neurogenic

Hypovolaemic

Septic

Anaphylactic

Damage

General Bone / Joint injuries

Head injuries

Spinal & Pelvic injuries

Chest injuries

Burns

Eye Injuries

Environment

Heat Stroke & Dehydration

Hypothermia

Medical Related Emergencies

Heart attack/angina

Diabetes

Stroke

Epilepsy

Asthma – including additional remote protocols

Anaphylaxis – including additional remote protocols

Poisoning

Sepsis