Emergency Rescuer Occupational Qualification study plan
Emergency Rescuer Occupational Qualification · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Basic life support and first aid (CPR, AED, airway, bleeding, shock) & Patient assessment, triage and casualty transport
Recall the current adult, child, and infant BLS sequences (compression rate, depth, ratio, and AED use) from memory without notes.
Demonstrate high-quality CPR on a manikin for 2 minutes, meeting compression fraction ≥60% and correct hand placement.
Explain the purpose and steps of the primary assessment (ABC) and secondary assessment (SAMPLE) in your own words.
List the triage categories (immediate, delayed, minimal, expectant) and give one example mechanism or injury for each.
Identify the five links in the Chain of Survival for both in-hospital and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Your checkpoint
Record a 3-minute video of yourself performing a complete adult BLS sequence (scene safety, check responsiveness, call for help, compressions, AED application) and write a 200-word self-assessment identifying two errors and corrections.
Basic life support and first aid (CPR, AED, airway, bleeding, shock) & Trauma rescue and immobilization techniques
Demonstrate three airway adjunct techniques (head-tilt/chin-lift, jaw-thrust, and insertion of an oropharyngeal airway) on a manikin.
Apply direct pressure, pressure dressing, and tourniquet to control severe bleeding in a simulated scenario.
Describe the signs and first aid management of shock, including positioning and when not to elevate legs.
Immobilize a suspected cervical spine injury using manual in-line stabilization and a rigid collar on a simulated patient.
Explain the indications and contraindications for using a tourniquet and the time-marking requirement.
Your checkpoint
Complete a skills checklist for bleeding control and spinal motion restriction, signed off by a peer or instructor, with a 150-word reflection on what felt uncertain.
Trauma rescue and immobilization techniques & Patient assessment, triage and casualty transport
Demonstrate splinting of a suspected forearm fracture using a rigid splint and a sling.
Apply a traction splint to a simulated mid-shaft femur fracture and state the neurovascular checks before and after.
Perform a full secondary survey on a trauma patient, including auscultation and palpation of all four quadrants.
Score a simulated trauma patient using a validated triage tool (e.g., START) and justify the assigned category.
Describe safe lifting and moving techniques for a supine patient using a scoop stretcher and a long backboard.
Your checkpoint
Write a 300-word case review of a simulated multi-trauma patient: triage category, immobilization decisions, and transport positioning rationale.
Disaster and accident scene safety assessment and hazard control & Fire, hazardous materials and special incident response
Conduct a scene size-up using a structured mnemonic (e.g., SAFER) and document three hazards for a simulated incident.
Identify the classes of hazardous materials using placards and the ERG guide number for a given substance.
Explain the isolation and protective action distances for a small and large spill of a flammable liquid.
Describe the fire tetrahedron, the stages of fire, and the correct portable extinguisher for Class A, B, C, and K fires.
Outline the steps for decontamination of a patient exposed to a chemical agent before transport.
Your checkpoint
Create a one-page scene safety and hazard control checklist that you can apply to any incident, and use it to assess a simulated hazmat scenario.
Search and rescue operations and rescue equipment use & Personal protective equipment and rescuer safety
Identify the components and inspection points of common rescue equipment: ropes, carabiners, harnesses, and stretchers.
Demonstrate a pre-use inspection of a rescue helmet, gloves, and eye protection, and document any defects.
Explain the difference between technical and non-technical rescue and when to call for additional resources.
Describe the selection and donning of PPE for a given hazard (e.g., structural fire, confined space, water rescue).
State the safety checks for using a ladder and the three-point contact rule.
Your checkpoint
Produce a 10-item equipment inspection log with pass/fail criteria and complete it for a set of training equipment.
Disaster and accident scene safety assessment and hazard control & Search and rescue operations and rescue equipment use & Personal protective equipment and rescuer safety
Perform a risk assessment for a simulated rescue scene and propose two control measures for each identified hazard.
Demonstrate a low-angle rescue using a simple rope system (e.g., belay and lowering) under supervision.
Explain the limitations of personal protective equipment and the concept of residual risk.
Describe the process for establishing a hot, warm, and cold zone at a hazardous materials incident.
List the signs of heat and cold stress in rescuers and the preventive actions to take.
Your checkpoint
Write a 250-word risk assessment for a simulated rescue scenario, including a risk matrix and recommended controls.
Emergency rescue laws, regulations and professional ethics & Emergency rescue team coordination and communication
Summarize the key legal concepts: duty to act, standard of care, consent, negligence, and Good Samaritan laws.
Explain the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice as they apply to rescue decisions.
Describe the components of a structured handover (e.g., SBAR) and practice delivering one in a simulated scenario.
Identify the roles within a rescue team and the communication protocols for calling a mayday.
State the documentation requirements for a patient care report and the consequences of incomplete records.
Your checkpoint
Role-play a 5-minute handover using SBAR and record it; then write a 200-word critique of your communication clarity and completeness.
Emergency rescue laws, regulations and professional ethics & Patient assessment, triage and casualty transport & Basic life support and first aid (CPR, AED, airway, bleeding, shock) & Trauma rescue and immobilization techniques & Search and rescue operations and rescue equipment use & Fire, hazardous materials and special incident response & Emergency rescue team coordination and communication & Personal protective equipment and rescuer safety
Complete a 100-question timed practice exam covering all domains and score at least 80%.
Review all missed questions and write a one-line explanation for each correct answer.
Re-demonstrate the five most critical skills (CPR, AED, bleeding control, spinal immobilization, triage) to a peer.
Create a personal summary sheet of key numbers (compression rate, ventilation rate, triage thresholds, isolation distances).
Simulate a full rescue scenario from scene safety to handover within 15 minutes.
Your checkpoint
A scored practice exam with a correction log, plus a peer sign-off on the five critical skills.
Milestones
Week 4: Pass a skills check on adult BLS and bleeding control with no critical errors, and score at least 70% on a 50-question quiz covering domains 3, 4, and 5.
Week 8: Score at least 80% on a full-length practice exam and complete a simulated rescue scenario with a peer evaluator sign-off.