From triage to tourniquets, be ready for any major incident with this comprehensive ProTrainings Course.
Major Incident Trauma Level 3 (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 3 hours and 12 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Follows latest UK Resuscitation and ERC guidelines
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
- 100% online or add a skill session with a certified instructor
- Videos include subtitles
- Course manual available in the following languages: English, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Arabic
Group Rates also available
Major incident trauma is something that anyone could need to deal with but this course is also aimed at the emergency services. Catastrophic injuries from multiple casualty incidents are something that unfortunately are real situations that first responders and members of the public may have to deal with.
The course covers keeping yourself safe and triage of casualties. It also covers many different types of catastrophic injuries and how to treat them.
This video online course is also available as a classroom course nationally or as a blended course where you learn online and then complete a practise session with an approved ProTrainings instructors locally.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Fire services
- Community First Responders
- Police
- Emergency services
- Military
- High-risk workplaces
- Motor race rescue
- Firearms units
- Members of the public
This course comes with 3.0 hrs (5.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 3 hours and 12 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- The hazards that pose a risk to personal safety
- Responsibilities of the First Responder
- Dynamic risk assessing
- PPE overview
- Selecting the correct PPE in relation to the incident
- Types of infection that may be encountered
- Methods of spread or mode of transmission of infection
- The Chain of infection
- Using gloves
- Face and eye protection Full body suit
- Actions to withdraw from an incident Hazardous waste disposal
- EMS integration
- DRCA(c)BCDE
- METHANE reporting for scene management
- Mechanism of injury
- Triage sieve
- Prioritising casualty management and assessing the number of casualties
- ASHICE
- SBAR
- Additional resources at the scene
- Serious Bleeding
- Excessive bleeding control
- Blood loss - a practical demonstration
- Embedded objects
- Knife Wounds
- AmputationTreatment
- Blast Injuries
- Chest injuries
- Abdominal Injuries
- Trauma dressings
- Haemostatic dressing or tourniquet?
- Tourniquets and where to use them
- Tourniquets - CAT, SOFT-T and MAT
- What damage can be done with tourniquets
- When tourniquets don't work, and applying the second one
- Haemostatic dressings
- Packing a wound with Celox Z Fold haemostatic dressing
- Celox A
- Celox Granules
- Monitoring a patient after tourniquet or haemostatic have been used
- Catastrophic Bleeding Kits
- Recovery position
- Shock
- Patient handover to EMS
- Post-traumatic stress
Learning Outcomes
LO1. Understand the hazards that pose a risk to personal safety when dealing with a major incident and performing a dynamic risk assessment.
LO2. Explain the ways in which the responder can be harmed by injury and infection and selecting the correct personal protective equipment.
LO3. Explain the DRCA(c)BCDE protocol in treating traumatic injuries.
LO4. Explain how the emergency services integrate to offer effective care.
LO5. Understand approved methods of triage and communication between responders and the emergency medical services.
LO6. Explain the concerns and treatment of different types of catastrophic injury.
LO7. Explain how to use a tourniquet in the treatment of a catastrophic extremity bleed.
LO8. Explain how to treat a catastrophic bleed with haemostatic dressings and agents.
LO9. Explain how to continue to monitor a patient and treat for shock.
LO10. Explain how to hand over to the EMS.
LO11. Understand the concerns of post-traumatic stress.
- First Aid Plus Student Manual Version V8.6 - 2021 guidelines with ERC first aid changes
- ProTrainings - COVID-19 Update on CPR from the UK Resus Council
- Adult CPR Flowchart
- Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Anatomy and Physiology Human Body Picture Reference Book Student Manual V8.3
- Arabic Student First Aid Manual V7.0
- BOC Oxygen kit leaflet for industry
- BOC Oxygen kit leaflet for medical
- BTS Guideline for oxygen use in adults in healthcare and emergency settings
- CAT Tourniquet instruction leaflet
- CPR and Coronavirus video - Guidance on delivering CPR out of hospital has changed where Coronavirus COVID 19 is known or suspected
- CR2 AED user manual to learn more about this unit. For more information contact us.
- Celox haemostatic leaflet
- Celox leaflet on haeostatic dressings
- Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Clean hand techniques leaflet
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Emerade - Package leaflet: Information for the user
- EpiPen Guide
- Epilepsy in Action Leaflet (register on www.epilepsy.org.uk)
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- First Aid and Social Distancing poster
- First Responder Care Essentials Book on Amazon
- FoxSeal Leaflet - chest seal
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- HeartSine 350 Information Leaflet
- Heartsine 350 AED unit
- How to register to call EMS by text
- How to use Celox A
- How to use Celox Haemstatic gauze
- How to use Celox gauze
- How to use Celox granules
- Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Link to the HSE website
- NHS Choices Web link
- Nilaqua Hand Wash leaflet
- Nitronox/Entonox User Instructions - Gas rentals are available from ProTrainings, contact us for more information
- Oxygen User Instructions - Gas rentals are available from ProTrainings, contact us for more information
- Oxygen and Analgesic gases from ProTrainings
- Personal Medical Information Sheet
- Polish Student Manual - Pierwsza Pomoc w Pracy Ksiazka studenta V8.3 - 2021 guidelines
- ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
- ProTrainings Defibrillator eGuide
- STAT Tourniquet leaflet - for humans and pets
- Spanish general student manual V7.0
- Tourniquet Instructions leaflet
- Triage Sieve & Triage Sort
- UK Resus Council 2015 Guidelines updated 2015 Link
- UK Resus Council BLS and AED Guidelines 2015
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?
We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 350 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
Do you sell first aid kits and equipment?
Yes, we sell over 1000 products from first aid kits to plasters. We also sell a wide range of medical devices, equipment and everything you need to deal with a first aid emergency and to comply in the workplace with first aid provision. See our first aid equipment online store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk
Do you sell PPE, infection control products and medical equipment?
Yes, we sell a full range of PPE, infection control products to keep you and your workplace safe. We also sell a full range of medical equipment and first aid supplies. Visit our store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk
Do you sell Tourniquets and catastrophic bleeding first aid equipment?
Yes, we sell a full range of tourniquets including the new RapidStop tourniquet which is fast and effective as well as trauma dressing, Celox and other haemostatic dressings.
Do you have 360 videos on your courses?
Yes, we are adding 360 videos to many courses. These videos can be viewed on any device and allow you to see the video around 360 degrees to gain a better insight into the film. We use these for things like first aid and health and safety and will be adding more in the coming weeks.
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
What People are Saying
What people are saying about this course
“Very good refresher, with good explanations/demonstrations where appropriate”
- Simon, Consulatant from CA
“Educational”
- Alexander, Company Director from Lancashire
“Very good refresher, with good explanations/demonstrations where appropriate”
- Simon, Consulatant from CA
“Educational”
- Alexander, Company Director from Lancashire
