Pre-Hospital Courses - WRTUK (2024)

Ideal as an alternative to the First Person on Scene Intermediate (FPOSi) qualification, the Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) also forms part of a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications that lead to the Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic Practice (RQF).

The 3 day Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) re-qualification course is also perfect for those who have already completed an FPOSi qualification and are due to requalify.

Endorsed byThe 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.

The Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is one of the few first aid qualifications recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Intended Audience

The Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed 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.

Course Overview

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.

As the next step for those who have completed the Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), this qualification provides Learners with a wider scope of practice in prehospital care emergencies, allowing for greater employment opportunities. It also forms part of a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications that lead to the Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic Practice (RQF).

Intended Audience

The Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised prehospital care qualification specifically designed for those looking to progress their career within the NHS or private ambulance services as an emergency care assistant, intermediate ambulance practitioner, event medical provider, associate practitioner or healthcare assistant. It is also ideal for those who are looking to work within specialist roles in the military, police and fire services.

Course Overview

Fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, this fantastic qualification provides Learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to be able to deal with a wide range of prehospital care emergencies, such as: major incidents, fracture immobilisation, sick and injured children, mental health problems and more.

This regulated and nationally recognised Prehospital care qualification provides Learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to deal with emergency care in a Prehospital environment where delivery of medical gases may be required.

Intended Audience

The Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases (RQF)has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for providing treatment to patients who need medical gases administrating in Prehospital care environments, such as: those working in the police force, fire service or private ambulance sector.

Course Overview

During this half course day, Learners will develop the necessary knowledge and skills needed for the safe, prompt and effective administration of emergency oxygen and analgesic agents. Topics covered include: pre-operational inspections and how to monitor and record its effects.

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification is designed to develop a Learner’s knowledge and skills in providing Prehospital care to a patient until Emergency Services arrive.

Intended Audience

TheLevel 3 Award for Emergency First Responders (RQF)qualification is intended for those who are likely to be responding to an emergency incident, including: community first responders, emergency services personnel, event medical responders, cabin crew and first aiders.

Course Overview

Successful Learners will gain the knowledge and competencies needed to provide initial Prehospital care at emergency or life-threatening incidents, such as: managing a patient’s airways, dealing with catastrophic bleeding and managing major illnesses

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop their clinical knowledge and skills in providing emergency care to casualties involved in motorsport incidents.

Intended Audience

TheLevel 4 Award in Motorsport Emergency Response Care (RQF)has been specifically designed for emergency care providers such as Medical Technicians, Ambulance Technicians, Paramedics, Nurses and Doctors, who provide emergency care at motorsport incidents.

While achievement of this qualification confirms Learners have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, this does not imply a ‘license to practice’ – the scope of practice will be determined by the organisation responsible for the Learner’s clinical governance.

Course Overview

During this 2 day course, Learners will study a range of topics, including motorsport safety protocols and regulations, how to assess motorsport incidents, as well as how to treat, immobilise and extricate patients from the scene.

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been specifically designed to enable learners to develop their knowledge and skills in providing emergency care to patients experiencing cardiorespiratory arrest or life-threatening illness and injury in a prehospital care environment.

Intended Audience

TheLevel 4 Award in Immediate Life Support (RQF)is ideal for those who have a responsibility at work, or in community or voluntary activities to provide emergency care to patients, such as event medical providers, emergency ambulance personnel, registered healthcare professionals and those working in specialist roles within the emergency services and military.

Course Overview

During this 1 day course, Learners will develop the necessary skills associated with immediate life support, including: airway management, patient assessment, management of major illness/injury, post-incident procedures, Managing the Return of Spontaneous Circulation (RoSC), patient handovers and more.

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been designed to give Learners the knowledge and skills to support, mentor and guide a mentee within the ambulance and emergency services sector.

Intended Audience

TheLevel 4 Award in Mentoring Ambulance and Emergency Services Personnel (RQF)is ideal for experienced ambulance and emergency services personnel who are looking to progress their careers by gaining the skills required to become a mentor, supervisor or team leader responsible for learning and development in the workplace.

Course Overview

Over a 3 day period, Learners will gain knowledge in areas such as; developing a culture of learning in their workplace, understand strategies in the mentoring process, creating a mentoring programme and much more