The purpose of the FAQ Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene FROS®, is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to provide the appropriate care prior to the arrival of an ambulance. This nationally recognised qualification has been created with, and adopted by the UK NHS Ambulance Services and is valid for 3 years.

 

This course is available in 100% classroom or 2 part blended formats, providing flexibility for students.

The qualification covers:
• the knowledge and skills relating to scene safety and patient assessment
• life-threatening emergencies, illnesses, medical conditions and injuries.

The qualification is aimed at individuals who work or intend to provide immediate emergency care and is Category C on the FPHC PHEM Skills Framework: Nationally certificated pre-hospital responder (use of airway adjuncts & oxygen) on The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Skills Framework

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The assessment principles have been produced by our awarding body Future Quals (Awards and Qualifications) Ltd in
cooperation with UK Ambulance NHS Trusts.

These principles relate to the following first responder on the scene qualifications:

• FAQ Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene: Emergency First Responder
• FAQ Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene: Ambulance Service Community Responder
• FAQ Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene: Ambulance Service Co-Responder

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Occupations that benefit from this course include:
 

• Ambulance Service Community First Responders

• Workplaces where a higher level of first aid/emergency medical care is required

• High-risk workplaces

• Fire & Rescue Services

• Ambulance Services

• Coastguard Rescue Officers

• Lifeboat Crew

• Close Protection Officers

• Police Firearms Officers

• SIA Security Workers

• Offshore Installation Workers

• Wind Turbine Workers

• Shipboard Heliport Rescue Firefighters

• Medics & Event Medics

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Practical training scenarios can be tailored to suit a specific work role (if all students from the same industry)

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You can commence this qualification immediately by engaging in our on-line learning package consisting of over 11 hours of modular videos that are clear, concise and can form a part of the 'blended learning' option.
Connect with our on-line blended Part 1 of the FROS course - Click here

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We have training facilities in Poole & Fareham - on-site delivery can be discussed subject to suitable facilities.

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If you would like more information on this course or to find a classroom course please email us at 'training@quaymedical.com'