Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), designed for healthcare professionals, paramedics, and first responders working in pre‑hospital and emergency care environments. The program emphasizes patient assessment, emergency procedures, trauma management, and compliance with international medical standards. Participants will gain the competence to provide frontline emergency care, stabilize patients, and prepare audit‑ready documentation for regulated healthcare environments.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician |
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| Total Credits | 50 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 150 |
| Qualification Time | 500 |
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Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Scope, roles, and responsibilities of EMTs in pre‑hospital care.
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Patient Assessment & Triage Procedures Primary and secondary surveys, triage systems, and rapid assessment protocols.
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Basic & Advanced Life Support (BLS & ALS) CPR, AED use, airway management, and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
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Trauma Care & Emergency Procedures Management of fractures, bleeding, burns, and shock.
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Medical Emergencies Management Respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, diabetic emergencies, and seizures.
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Pharmacology for EMTs Safe administration of emergency medications, dosage calculations, and compliance.
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Emergency Equipment & Technology Use of stretchers, defibrillators, ventilators, and monitoring devices.
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Documentation & Record‑Keeping in EMS Patient care reports, compliance records, and audit‑ready documentation.
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Health, Safety & Infection Control in Emergency Care PPE, sterilization, hazard identification, and OSHA compliance.
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Case Studies & Practical Applications in EMT Practice Real‑world scenarios, simulations, and applied emergency medical care.
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Builds competence in frontline emergency medical care
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Enhances compliance with NHS, WHO, AHA, OSHA, and BS standards
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Strengthens skills in patient assessment, trauma care, and life support
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and compliance in EMS
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in emergency medical services, paramedicine, and healthcare support
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Emergency medical technicians and paramedics
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First responders and ambulance staff
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Healthcare professionals seeking EMT certification
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Individuals progressing from Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid (EFAW‑212) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical EMT skills test + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on skills demonstration, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 practical skills test + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician (EMTD)
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