Rescue Emergency Care Level 3

REC Emergency Care Series

Course Summary

Course Aims

 

 

 

 

1. To enable the individuals to gain the basic skills to deal with multiple casualties and injuries in emergency situations, whether they are in an outdoors, scouting, work or social environment.

 

1. To give the students a procedure to follow, thus prioritising the safety and well being of the first aider and bystanders as well as that of the casualty.

 

1. To enable the team as a whole, to have a better knowledge of emergency first aid, and to improve teamwork and co-ordination when dealing with an emergency situation.

 

1. To Introduce Candidates to a first aid training scheme which is innovative, practical and fun to learn.

 

Subject Matter Covered

 

 

1. Principles of First Aid

 

1. Guidelines for First Aid

 

1. Recognition of Vital Signs

 

1. The REC Approach (Dr A.B.C.D.E.)

 

1. Treatment for Unconsciousness

 

1. Accident Procedure (including hygiene and personal safety)

 

1. Airway Problems

 

1. Control of Bleeding including use of the Emergency Bandage

 

1. Resuscitation CPR & AED

 

1. Treatment of Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries

 

1. Treatment of Burns

 

1. Injury Identification in Conscious and Un-Conscious Casualties

 

1. Casualty Management

 

1. Other Injuries including Common Medical Emergencies

 

1. First Aid Kits

 

1. Wilderness Triad and injuries in the Outdoor Environment

 

1. Treatment of Shock

 

1. Serious Injuries to Core (Head, Chest, Abdominal & Pelvic areas)

 

1. Poisons