The Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC3) Requalification Course covers a wide range of essential topics to prepare learners for responding to a variety of emergency situations.

The comprehensive course content includes:

• Patient Assessment: Techniques for quickly and accurately assessing a patient’s condition to determine the level of care required.

• Trauma Management: Approaches for effectively managing traumatic injuries, including wound care, splinting, and stabilising the patient.

• Managing Catastrophic Bleeding: Procedures for controlling severe bleeding, including the use of haemostatic dressings and tourniquets.

• Airway Management: Skills to assess and maintain an open airway, including techniques such as basic airway manoeuvres and the use of airway adjuncts.

• Administering Emergency Oxygen: Training in the safe and effective administration of emergency oxygen to patients in need.

• Head and Spinal Injury Management: Approaches for assessing and stabilising patients with suspected head, neck, or spinal injuries to prevent further harm.

• Musculoskeletal Injury Management: Techniques for managing fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries, including splinting and immobilisation.

• Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED Training: Comprehensive training in performing adult CPR, using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and managing cardiac arrest situations.

• Environmental Emergencies: Responding to emergencies related to environmental factors such as extreme heat, cold, and drowning.

• Minor Illness and Injury: Managing less severe health conditions and injuries, such as cuts, bruises, and mild allergic reactions.

• Medical Emergencies: Assessing and managing a range of medical conditions, such as seizures, asthma attacks, and diabetic emergencies.

• Triage: The process of prioritising patients based on the severity of their injuries or medical conditions during a mass casualty situation.

• Casualty Evacuation: Techniques for safely moving patients in emergency situations, ensuring minimal risk of further injury.

• Scenario-Based Practical Skills Training: Engaging in realistic, hands-on scenarios that allow learners to practise and refine their skills in a controlled environment, enhancing their ability to respond in real-world emergencies.

This thorough and practical course content ensures that learners are equipped with the necessary skills, confidence, and knowledge to provide effective emergency care across a range of situations.

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