FAQ
Level 3
QN: 603/6796/9
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FAQ Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene: Ambulance Service Co-Responder
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by FAQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 34 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
FAQ
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
34 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Principles of Ambulance Service First Responder Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an ambulance service first responder
- Understand the importance of communication and the involvement of patients in their own care
- Understand the requirements for information governance
- Understand how to provide safe, person-centred, high quality care and support
- Understand the principles of infection prevention and control
2
Responding to Illnesses and Medical Conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient with a suspected respiratory condition
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient with a suspected cardiovascular condition
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient with a suspected neurological condition
- Be able to manage a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency
- Know how to provide treatment to a patient affected by sudden poisoning
- Be able to administer oxygen therapy
3
Responding to Injuries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient with minor injuries
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient with a wound
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient experiencing bleeding
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient with burns and scalds
- Be able to treat a patient with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Be able to treat a patient with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Understand how to treat to patient with suspected chest injuries
- Understand the management of abdominal injuries
- Understand when clinical intervention is needed for the management of injuries
4
Responding to Life-Threatening Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide treatment to an unresponsive patient
- Be able to manage an airway obstructed by a foreign body
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient experiencing catastrophic haemorrhage
- Know how to provide treatment to a patient who is experiencing shock
- Be able to provide treatment to a patient experiencing anaphylaxis
5
Responding to Major Trauma and Patient Extrication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage a trauma scene
- Be able to assess and manage trauma patients
- Know the factors that influence the extrication of trauma patients
- Be able to extricate a trauma patient using supporting equipment
- Be able to remove helmets from trauma patients
6
Scene Safety and Patient Assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct a scene survey
- Be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Be able to conduct a primary survey
- Be able to conduct a secondary survey
- Understand the principles of medication administration
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6796/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- FAQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2020