First Responder Care Essentials 2/e

The second edition of First Responder Care Essentials brings together everything you’ll need to know for your role as a Community First Responder. Taking you step-by-step through the essential skills needed for patient care, it is the ideal companion whether you’re working towards a Level 3 First Responder Qualification or already qualified and in need of a reference guide. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from communication and manual handling to trauma care and cardiac arrest management.

This updated edition also includes additional procedures with accompanying step-by-step images.

Key features include:

• Full-colour photographs demonstrating clinical skills and equipment usage


• Anatomical diagrams for better understanding


• Extended skills flags indicating appropriate practice levels


• Fully updated in line with latest legislation, guidance and policy