Rescue Emergency Care Level 3

REC Emergency Care Series

Course Summary

REC 3 is the approved first aid course for Canoeing Ireland, Irish Sailing, Mountaineering Ireland, Cycling Ireland, Scouting Ireland and other Sporting NGB’s The course is designed to meet the needs of those who work professionally or play in the outdoors. The course introduces a systematic method of first aid for managing casualties. The course is a balanced mix of theory and practical and consolidated with simulated real life scenarios. Course Content;. Emergency: vital signs • emergency action • airway • unconscious • choking • bleeding • breathing and circulation • cpr & AED Environment: heat stress • cold stress • hot injuries • cold injuries Health & Safety: recording accidents • • first aid kits Illness: chest pain • stroke • asthma • epilepsy • diabetes • minor ailments Injury: head • spine • chest • abdomen • pelvis • bones • soft tissue • eye Rescue: transportation •