The QA Level 3 Community First Responders (RQF) teaches learners how to provide emergency care to patients suffering life-threatening illnesses.

Intended Audience

The QA Level 3 Award for Community First Responders (RQF)  is a practical qualification for people who are performing as a Community First Responder (CFR), who are likely to be responding to a patient before the Emergency Services arrive. This qualification can be used as a stepping-stone to progress onto higher levels of prehospital care qualifications, such as the Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF), which will provide learners with further knowledge and skills to deal with a broader range of emergency incidents.

Course Overview

This course will offer practical skills which give the learner the basic knowledge of emergency care to preserve life and treat suspected life-threatening illnesses until the Emergency Services can arrive on scene. The course teaches the role and responsibilities of a CFR and how to provide emergency care for a patient. This includes those who may be in Cardiac Arrest and how to use the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator), those bleeding and in shock, how to manage a patient’s airway using adjuncts, and how to administer emergency oxygen. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.

Assessment Methods

7 x Practical Skills tests and 1 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questionnaire)

Certification

Successful learners will receive a personalised QA Level 3 Award for Community First Responders (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted, subject to a Centre’s Direct Claims Status and any required actions. Printed certificates are available at an additional cost (please see our Fees and Charges list for details).

Learner Registration Fees

Price includes: Lesson Plans and an Assessment Guide