QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC® 3) This is the new and updated qualification re-launched in June 2025 The Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) is a nationally recognised pre-hospital care (PHC) qualification generally aimed at volunteers, first responders, event first aiders etc. About the course This new and improved qualification brings exciting changes that reflect the realities of modern prehospital care. The updated approach enhances practical skills development, ensuring training and assessments aligns closely to real world expectations. These major updates ensure that this leading qualification not only meets current industry standards but also supports Learners in gaining the confidence, competence, and credentials they need to thrive as a prehospital care (FREC3) provider. FREC® 3 meets the staffing requirements detailed in the ‘Purple Guide’ for Health, Safety, and Welfare at Outdoor Events. It also adheres to the standards agreed by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) and the Health and Safety Executive for first aid qualifications. The qualification is suitable for those providing event medical cover or roles such as First Responders, Door Supervisors, Close Protection Operatives and Security Guards, as well as those working in high-risk environments including the military, power stations, offshore renewable energy, agriculture and manufacturing settings Course Entry Requirements: Learners are required to evidence the following before they can be accepted on to the course: Be 17 years of age (or older) Produce government issued photographic ID Learners are not required to have any formal qualifications in literacy or numeracy; however as a Level 3 Qualification you will be expected to demonstrate an adequate level of English to communicate with your patients, and understand various medical words. Learners would also benefit from having access to a laptop and have basic IT skills as we use Microsoft Office 365 where we share additional training resources, course materials and other useful information that help and assist you on the course. Course Content This new version of the FREC 3 Qualification has mandatory and optional {Extended Skills} units. Those learners wishing to avail of extended skills, require evidence to show that their employer supports these within their scope of practice (i.e. Community First Responders) and that they work within a clinical governance framework with appropriate policies. Prehospital Emergency Care Fundamentals Roles & responsibilities of a first responder Scene assessment Incident management Summoning assistance Life threatening illnesses & Injuries Non life-threatening injuries & illnesses Airway assessment & management Unresponsive patient {not breathing normally} Safe AED Use Maintaining AED’s in a ‘ready’ state Administration of medical gasses Prehospital Emergency Trauma Care Mechanism of injury, energy transfer, injury prediction & individual patient care Assessment, Treatment & Management of trauma patients {within scope of practice} Life-threatening blood loss Chest Injuries Wounds & Bleeding Compromised circulation Eye injuries and wounds Burns & scalds Poisoning Head, spinal & musculoskeletal injuries Moving & Handling of people in an emergency Assist clinicians in packaging, moving & handling patients Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Unwell patient assessment {within scope of practice} Breathing difficulties Major illnesses Unresponsive {breathing] patient Situational & environmental factors From: £495 + VAT Course Summary: Regulated RQF Qualification Classroom 35 GLH hours 55 hours TQT 3 Year Certificate Validity Course Delivery Delivered over 5 days:(usually over weekends) For Example: Weekend 1 Saturday & Sunday Weekend 2 Saturday & Sunday Final Weekend Saturday OR Sunday Want to know when the next course is? Add your name to the list Enter your details in to the form and add your name to the list. When there are sufficient numbers on the list, our admin team will reach out to the group to try and agree dates to suit those interested If the dates don’t suit – don’t worry – We’ll keep you name o n the list until you tell us to take it off. Other Qualifications Explore all Qualifications Level 4 Award in the Understanding of External Quality AssuranceRead More Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of AssessmentRead More QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)Read More
