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Rescue Med Responder Training Academy

Courses

Your Specialists in Pre-Hospital Care Training

Rescue Med is Scotland’s specialist provider of pre-hospital care training. Unlike general training companies, we focus only on responder courses  delivered by frontline healthcare professionals and paramedics. Instructors that are operational, current and experienced.

Our mission is to create exceptional responders, not just sell certificates. With dedicated mentorship, structured development programmes, CPD support and revalidation pathways, we guide you throughout your career to stay accredited, current and confident. Rescue Med is innovating how first responders are trained, developed and supported

Because responder training is what we do.

Be your best with Rescue Med - Join the Academy today

Upcoming Courses

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Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) - £495
FREC®3

This informative, hands-on course fulfils the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at level D, providing the practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations.

The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

  • Resuscitation Council (UK)

  • Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications

  • The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC)

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) covers: the role and responsibilities of a first responder, structured patient assessment, management of trauma patients, major illnesses, life threatening bleeding control, airway management and administration of emergency oxygen and much more.

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If a candidate is looking to book additional skills 

- iGel, Penthrox, Entonox, Naloxone hydrochloride, Blood Sugar Measurements training. You are required to provide authorisation from a governing body / employer with robust clinical governance to support your training. Please contact us directly regarding this, An additional charge of £75 will be applicable for the extended days training covering these additional skills.

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases (RQF) - £110

During this 1 day course, learners will develop the necessary knowledge and skills needed for the safe, prompt and effective administration of emergency oxygen and analgesic agents 'Entonox' N2O/O2.

Topics covered include: pre-operational inspections and how to monitor and record its effects. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.

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Limited Time: £85 Medical Gases Course When You Book FREC 3

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Continual Professional Development -£60pp per CPD day - Packages available 

​​We support developing medics through the Rescue Med Academy, empowering them to improve patient outcomes by building clinical confidence, decision-making, and practical skills. Our goal is to ensure responders can act decisively and effectively when it matters most.

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We’re committed to raising standards in pre-hospital care and encourage all learners to join our Responder+ network for continued support and professional development. We also welcome partnerships with businesses delivering pre-hospital care services and aim to support providers who align with our values and high clinical standards.

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We actively offer Continual Professional Development (CPD) days to assist our trained responders in keeping their skills up to date, with access to our medic hub

and Responder+ network

 

Topics of CPD delivery:

  • Introduction to ECGs - Delivered by Paramedics

  • Toxicology & Medications - Delivered by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Prescriber) 

  • Paediatrics & Obstetrics - Delivered by our Emergency Paediatric Registrar (Dr)

  • Trauma Simulation Day - Delivered by Paramedics / Specialists

  • Event Medical Management - Delivered by Paramedics and local Event Medical Providers

  • RTC & Incident Response -- Delivered by Paramedics

  • Cardiac Arrest & Resuscitation Masterclass - Delivered by Specialist Paramedics

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FREC 3 Skills Development Course - £125pp

Refresh your knowledge. Practise your skills. Progress with confidence.

This 2-day, 14-hour CPD course is designed specifically for responders who are midway through their FREC 3 certificate (around 12–24 months post-qualification). Whether you're working in the field or preparing to progress to FREC 4, this course offers a hands-on opportunity to revisit, refine, and practise the essential clinical skills that can fade over time.

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What is included?

  • Scenario-based learning to reinforce assessment and decision-making

  • Refresher sessions on airway management, medical emergencies, trauma care, and more

  • Individual and group feedback from experienced instructors

  • Realistic simulations to build confidence in rarely used but critical interventions

  • A supportive environment to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and reconnect with core competencies

 

This course provides 14 hours of certified CPD and is ideal for anyone looking to maintain clinical competence, prepare for further study, or simply stay sharp in the field of pre-hospital care.

Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
FREC®4 - £625pp

Fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, this qualification provides learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to be able to deal with a wide range of Prehospital care emergencies, such as: major incidents, fracture immobilisation, sick and injured children, mental health issues and manual defibrillation and acquisition of a 12 lead ECG. By completing this course, you will be eligible to work with more responsibility and at a higher rate.

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Qualsafe Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication (RQF) - £250pp

Successful learners will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to safely provide lifesaving medication at emergency or life-threatening incidents. Topics covered include: common types of lifesaving medication, determining a patient’s condition, guidelines and protocols relevant to the administration of lifesaving medication. 

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While achievement of this qualification confirms learners have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, this does not imply a ‘license to practice’ – the scope of practice will be determined by the organisation responsible for medication provision. This qualification does not allow a learner to obtain, store or medicate without clinical governance.

Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF)
(OOHAILS) - £150pp

The Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide out of hospital emergency care to patients requiring emergency and urgent care.

Careful consideration has been given to the structure of this qualification, making sure that learning is comprehensive and is relevant to those working as emergency care providers, ambulance support workers or associate ambulance practitioners, registered healthcare professionals and those in specialist roles within the emergency services and military.

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First Aid Qualifications

As a centre, we are accredited to teach the following First Aid courses: 

Level 3 Qualifications

  • First Aid at Work (RQF) – 3 days, 2 units

  • Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) – 1 day, 1 unit

  • Emergency First Aid at Work (Blended) – 1 unit

  • First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) – 1 unit

  • Paediatric First Aid (RQF) – 2 days, 2 units

  • Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) – 1 day, 1 unit

  • Paediatric First Aid (Annual Refresher) – 1 unit

  • Paediatric First Aid (Blended) – 2 units

  • Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) – 1 unit

  • Combined First Aid at Work & Paediatric First Aid (RQF) – 1 unit

 

Level 2 Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support for Adults and Children (RQF) – 1 unit

  • Basic Life Support & Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) – 1 unit

  • Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an AED (RQF) – 1 unit

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & AED (RQF) – 1 unit

  • First Aid Essentials (RQF) – 1 unit

  • Activity First Aid (RQF) – 2 units

  • citizenAID (RQF) – 1 unit

  • Combined Emergency First Aid at Work & Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) – 1 unit

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If this is something you require, please contact us directly via email 
firstaid@rescuemed.co.uk

Qualsafe First Responder Courses

More to come

Delivered by qualified, current industry experts. Paramedics, Nurses, Specialists and Doctors. Providing the best private pre-hospital tuition in Scotland

Midlothian Innovation CENTRE, Roslin, Midlothian

Rescue Med Training Academy

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The only Training Provider that cares about your development and the impact you make to people who are in need of emergency care. Therefore, train with the best!

Investment

Each course has a cost, we will support you getting the skills you need to perform to the best level. Financing options are available. Just call us. But this does require your commitment to becoming the best First Responder you can be. Only learners who are serious in making good clinical decisions, making massive impact and learning actual life saving skills join the academy. This is not a certificate gaining exercise, because the impact actually means something. 

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