ICTQual Level 3 Award in Emergency Rescue

Learning Outcomes for the Study Units:

Introduction to Emergency Rescue Operations

1. Understanding of Emergency Response Principles: Participants will grasp the fundamental principles of emergency response, including the importance of rapid assessment, effective communication, and coordinated action.
2. Awareness of Roles and Responsibilities: Learners will recognize the roles and responsibilities of emergency responders, both individually and as part of a team, in managing various types of emergencies.
3. Competency in Incident Management: Participants will develop the skills necessary to manage emergency incidents effectively, including prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and adapting to changing circumstances.

First Aid and Medical Response

1. Proficiency in Basic Life Support Techniques: Participants will acquire the skills needed to perform basic life support procedures, including CPR, airway management, and control of bleeding.
2. Capability in Wound Management: Learners will demonstrate competence in assessing and treating different types of wounds, including cuts, burns, fractures, and sprains.
3. Knowledge of Emergency Medical Procedures: Participants will understand how to assess and stabilize patients in emergency medical situations, including identifying signs of shock, administering medication, and providing comfort care.

Search and Rescue Techniques

1. Understanding of Search and Rescue Methods: Learners will be familiar with various search and rescue techniques, including grid searches, line searches, and area searches, and understand when to apply each method based on the situation.
2. Proficiency in Navigation and Orientation: Participants will develop skills in map reading, navigation, and orienteering to locate and extract individuals in different environments, such as urban areas, wilderness settings, and water bodies.
3. Competency in Victim Extraction: Learners will demonstrate the ability to safely extract individuals from hazardous situations, including using specialized equipment and techniques for extrication.

Fire Safety and Suppression

1. Knowledge of Fire Dynamics: Participants will understand the principles of fire behavior, including how fires spread, the factors that influence fire development, and methods for controlling fire growth.
2. Skills in Fire Suppression Techniques: Learners will acquire practical skills in using firefighting equipment, such as fire extinguishers, hoses, and hydrants, to suppress fires and protect lives and property.
3. Awareness of Evacuation Procedures: Participants will be familiar with evacuation procedures and protocols for safely evacuating individuals from buildings and other structures during fire emergencies.

Emergency Communication and Coordination

1. Proficiency in Communication Protocols: Learners will understand communication protocols and procedures for coordinating with emergency services, other responders, and individuals in distress during rescue operations.
2. Capability in Radio Procedures: Participants will develop skills in using radio communication devices and following established radio procedures to convey critical information accurately and efficiently.
3. Effective Team Coordination: Participants will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, including sharing information, making decisions, and coordinating actions to achieve common objectives.

Risk Assessment and Management

1. Ability to Identify Hazards: Participants will learn to identify potential hazards and assess risks in emergencies, including natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, and structural collapses.
2. Skills in Risk Evaluation: Learners will develop the ability to evaluate risks systematically, considering factors such as severity, likelihood, and potential consequences, to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
3. Competency in Risk Mitigation: Participants will understand strategies for mitigating risks and reducing the likelihood of harm to responders and individuals in distress, including implementing control measures and protective actions.

Psychological First Aid

1. Understanding of Trauma Response: Participants will learn about the psychological and emotional impact of emergencies on individuals and communities, including common reactions to trauma and stress.
2. Skills in Providing Emotional Support: Learners will develop skills in providing emotional support and practical assistance to individuals affected by trauma, including active listening, empathy, and reassurance.
3. Awareness of Self-Care Practices: Participants will recognize the importance of self-care for emergency responders, including strategies for managing stress, maintaining resilience, and seeking support when needed.

Ethical and Legal Considerations

1. Knowledge of Ethical Principles: Participants will understand the ethical principles and values that guide emergency response activities, including integrity, accountability, and respect for human dignity and rights.
2. Awareness of Legal Obligations: Learners will be familiar with relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing emergency rescue operations, including duty of care, confidentiality, and liability issues.
3. Competency in Decision-Making: Participants will develop the ability to make ethical and legally sound decisions in complex and challenging situations, balancing the needs of individuals, organizations, and communities.