NEBOSH Practice Test

In the tiered approach to emergency medical treatment, who provides the third level of care?

1. Trained first-aiders

2. Medics or paramedics

3. Emergency room doctors

4. Health and safety officers

The correct answer is: Medics or paramedics

In the tiered approach to emergency medical treatment, the third level of care is typically provided by medics or paramedics. This level is designed for situations that require more advanced medical interventions that go beyond basic first aid. Medics or paramedics are trained to handle serious medical emergencies and have the skills and equipment necessary to stabilize patients before they reach a hospital. They are knowledgeable in advanced life support techniques, including managing airways, administering medications, and performing emergency procedures. This level of care is crucial in situations where immediate and more complex medical intervention is required, making their role essential in the continuum of emergency care. The other roles in this context, such as trained first-aiders, typically handle immediate but less complex medical issues, while emergency room doctors focus on providing care in a hospital setting rather than the acute pre-hospital environment. Health and safety officers might play a role in emergency preparedness but are not trained to provide medical care at the level required for more severe medical emergencies.