Train as a First Responder and learn advanced first aid skills
First Aid Responder Level 3 (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 11 hours and 58 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
First Aid Responder Level 3 (VTQ) is a course designed to give you a higher understanding of first aid and enable you to assist people further. The course covers many different subjects to ensure you know the different options and treatments. If you choose the practical or blended version you will have hands-on practice of responder skills locally via our network of approved and monitored instructors.
This course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.
You can choose to take this course 100% online using our video online training, blended by completing the online course and adding a practical session locally with an approved ProTrainings instructor or 100% classroom.
We offer many other responder courses including regulated qualifications like the Level 3 FROS and the Level 4 FPOS courses.
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.
This course can be completed as the online part 1 of a 2-part blended course. After completing this online course, you may find and attend the classroom-only part 2 course and cut down on the number of days spent in the classroom.
Occupations that may use this qualification:
- Medics
- Community First Responders
- Workplaces where a higher level of first aid is required
- High-risk workplaces
- First aid instructors
- Fire services
- Ambulance services
- Close protection
- Firearms officers
- Offshore workers
- Wind turbines
- Coastguard
- Anyone needing a more advanced out of hospital care course with no prerequisites
This course comes with 15.0 hrs (40.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 11 hours and 58 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.
For details of the video online course visit our First Aid Responder training website - www.profirstaidresponder.co.uk/training
The course curriculum will vary depending on if you take this course 100% online, a ProTrainings Responder course or an externally regulated responder qualification. Contact us or your instructor for more information.
- 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
- ProTrainings AED Student Manual V8.2 - 2021 guidelines
- ProTrainings Oxygen Provider Level 2 (VTQ) Student Manual
- 5 ‘Rights’ of Administering Medications Safely link to document on the WHO website
- AED infographic will guide you through the steps
- 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
- Asthma UK weblink
- Asthma spacer user instructions - GlaxoSmithKline Aerochamber Plus
- BOC Oxygen kit leaflet for medical
- CPR and Coronavirus video - Guidance on delivering CPR out of hospital has changed where Coronavirus COVID 19 is known or suspected
- CQC website link
- CR2 AED user manual to learn more about this unit. For more information contact us.
- Cardiac Science G3 user manual
- Child CPR Flowchart
- Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Child and Infant CPR Flowchart Handout
- Clean hand techniques leaflet
- Colour Coding in hospitals leaflet
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Decisions relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and not delivering CPR
- Dutch - Student manual
- Emerade - Package leaflet: Information for the user
- EpiPen Guide
- EpiPen instruction leaflet
- EpiPen patient information sheet
- Epilepsy in Action Leaflet (register on www.epilepsy.org.uk)
- Essentials of health and safety at work link to HSE website
- 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 Aid at Work Regulations 1981 HSE document
- First Responder (FPOS) Incident Report Form
- First Responder Care Essentials Book on Amazon
- FoxSeal Leaflet - chest seal
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- French - First Aid Plus student manual
- HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- HeartSine 350 Information Leaflet
- Heartsine 350 AED unit
- Heartsine 500 AED unit
- How to register to call EMS by text
- Infant CPR Flowchart
- Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Italian - Student manual
- Jext Product Data Sheets
- Jext patient Information Sheet
- Lifepac CR-T AED Instruction Manual
- Lifepac CR2 AED Data Sheet
- Link to our Concussion ad Brain injury course in association with Headway, a head injury charity
- Link to the HSE website
- Meningitis Now website with many leaflets and resources link
- 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
- Polish Student Manual - Pierwsza Pomoc w Pracy Ksiazka studenta V8.3 - 2021 guidelines
- ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
- ProTrainings Defibrillator eGuide
- ReSPECT
- STAT Tourniquet leaflet - for humans and pets
- Spanish - Student manual
- 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
- UK Resus The Use of Automated External Defibrillators
- Ukrainian - Student manual
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Web link to the Joint Epilepsy Council website - JEC
- Zoll AED Plus user guide
- Zoll AED Pro User Guide
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.
If needed, can I hire a CPR manikin and the items I need to complete this course virtually?
Yes, we have equipment that can be hired or included in the price to allow you or your workplace to complete this course virtually. There is a charge or you can buy the equipment so you have it available for the next course. Contact us for more information to see what you need to complete this course virtually.
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 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.
Do you offer level 3 and level 4 responder courses
Can I complete a regulated first responder course 100% online or virtually?
No, although the online courses can be taken on their own to increase your knowledge, you will need to complete a practical lesson to gain the full regulated qualifications.
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.
How do you install an AED cabinet?
AED cabinets come with instructions but we offer a free online course on how to install a heated AED cabinet. The course shows you in short videos what you need to think about when deciding where to locate the cabinet and install it.
What People are Saying
What people are saying about this course
“Absolutely fantastic course. It was so easy to pick up the information through the use of the manual and videos. Highly recommended”
- Marcus Wesley, CP Operative from NT
“Course was extremely informative. Thank you ”
- Wayne, operations manager from Blaenau Gwent
“Absolutely fantastic course. It was so easy to pick up the information through the use of the manual and videos. Highly recommended”
- Marcus Wesley, CP Operative from NT
“Course was extremely informative. Thank you ”
- Wayne, operations manager from Blaenau Gwent
