Pre-Hospital Care Training

The leading qualification for events cover, the Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF) covers the full range of skills required by the HSE for first aid, and more!

For those with further ambitions, it also forms the first step of a programme to become a Paramedic in 2 years.

Over 5 days, you will fulfil the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations. 

A perfect fit for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder.

Among the first to arrive at a scene, First Responders typically includes law enforcement officers, firefighters, and those providing medical cover at events, as well as those working in high risk environments including the military, power stations, agriculture and manufacturing.

The leading qualification for private Ambulance providers, the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) covers the full range of skills required to work on an ambulance as a Emergency Care Assistant.  

This course will be delivered over two weekends (total of 5 days), you will fulfil the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations. A perfect fit for those looking to work or volunteer as a Emergency Care Assistant. 

An Emergency Care Assistant in the UK is a healthcare professional who works as part of an ambulance crew and provides emergency medical assistance and transportation to patients in urgent or life-threatening situations. This is also a role that is very well known within the events industry.   

Along with the FRE4 qualification, those who attend this course will also be trained in the use of Penthrox. 

This training, which is specifically created for prehospital care providers, gives applicants the abilities to offer immediate life support to patients experiencing cardiac arrest or dealing with a serious disease or accident.  

With the help of our exceptional location and a staff of highly qualified trainers, we are able to deliver scenario-based training that really help to enhance the learning experience.  

The course consists of a mix of lectures, real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and case studies.  Both multiple choice question papers and actual evaluation of newly acquired skills are part of the assessment process. 

The QA Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for providing treatment to patients who need medical gases administering in prehospital environments.

During this 1 day course, candidates will learn how to safely administer emergency oxygen, pre-operational inspections for oxygen therapy equipment and the clinical need for oxygen therapy when dealing with a range of conditions.

Successful candidates will leave with the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to safely administer prompt and effective medical gases in an emergency situation.

Working in partnership with The ATACC Group, we are now authorised trainers for Penthrox® the newly introduced to the UK pain relieving option from GALEN which is alternative to Entonox in Adult Trauma patients. 

Penthrox® is also often referred to as “The Green Whistle”.

Penthrox® is ideal for medics in UK Fire Brigades, Police Forces, Coastguard, Mountain Rescue, High Risk Industries, RNLI and the Event Medical industry.

Penthrox® is cost effective, small and lightweight when compared with Entonox and can be included as part of a range of pain relieving options.

Penthrox® is a Prescription Only Medication (POM) which is to be used in accordance with company/organisational policy and/or Emergency Directives or Patient Group Directives.

The leading qualification for events cover, the Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF) covers the full range of skills required by the HSE for first aid, and more! For those with further ambitions.  

Over 3 days, you will fulfil the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations. A perfect fit for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder. 

Among the first to arrive at a scene, First Responders typically includes law enforcement officers, firefighters, and those providing medical cover at events, as well as those working in high risk environments including the military, power stations, agriculture and manufacturing.  

This course is run over 3 consecutive days.

Annual refresher for FREC3/FROS/FPOS

‘Refresher Training Days’ course content: 

- Patient observations 

- Oxygen Therapy 

- Airway Management & CPR 

- Trauma 

The day will then be completed with a scenario based assessment.