QNUK Level 3 Award in Basic Trauma and Casualty Care (BTACC) (RQF)
An enhanced trauma and casualty care course (BTACC), the course can be adapted to meet specific needs of organisations. Candidates will be exposed to real life scenario’s which are greatly enhanced by live actors and simulation.
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Basic Trauma and Casualty Care (BTACC) Course Overview
BTACC delivers a high level of enhanced first aid, specifically designed for emergency services personnel and high-risk workplace emergency response team members. Candidates will be equipped with skills and knowledge to confidently manage time critical medical and trauma emergencies in an engaging manner using our experience in providing casualty care in a real world environment.
The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners to deal with serious medical and trauma incidents in a realistic and immersive way that develops knowledge, skills and confidence. It is designed to support Emergency Services workers, Close Protection Operatives, Emergency Responders and High Risk Industry to respond to medical and trauma emergencies in the context of their role.
BTACC is a regulated qualification through Qualification Network United Kingdom (QNUK). It meets the First Aid at Work (FAW) syllabus in the Health and Safety at Work (First Aid) Regulations 1981 guidance*. The BTACC course maps to the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC) Descriptor D on the Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) competency framework.
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Course Instructors
Emma Tancred
Community Response Development Lead
“I have 28 years’ experience in education and training, from pre-school through to the further education (FE) sector. My focus is on developing the offer we provide to our community first responders and external clients. My areas of expertise include trainer development, e-learning, and mentoring. I also hold an NVQ L3 certificate in British Sign Language and supported a Deaf student to access his GCSEs in a mainstream school.”
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Curtis Dorbon
Clinical Education Manager
“I have a passion for enhancing pre-hospital education through innovative medical simulation. My journey began as a volunteer in 2013, where I developed valuable skills in community-based care. After a stint as a Paramedic, I returned to LIVES in 2020.
My focus has always been on pushing boundaries in medical simulation to empower providers with critical skills. LIVES aims to be a global leader in pre-hospital education, and together, we’re working to prepare pre-hospital providers for exceptional patient care.”
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Steve Parrott
Educator - Level 4 Responder
“I am one of the full time educators at LIVES, a job which I enjoy doing very much. Not only am I loving teaching the new LIVES First Responders, and front line Fire and Rescue responders, I also love going on courses myself to improve my knowledge and skills.
My hobbies include Martial Arts, Boxing, Swimming, Scuba Diving which I am also trained as a rescue diver and instructor. I also train German Shepherds alongside my wife Sue for protection work.”
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Adam Turner
Educator - Paramedic
“My healthcare journey started in 2012, volunteering as a LIVES Community First Responder before pursuing a career in the ambulance service. I re-joined LIVES full-time in July 2023 as an Educator-Paramedic. My role involves delivering a range of Pre-hospital Emergency Care courses to LIVES Responders and organisations such as the Fire and Rescue Service. I still respond as a paramedic with LIVES and the NHS to maintain my clinical competencies.”
