FREC 3: First Response Emergency Care Level 3
Professional pre hospital emergency care training for first responders, event medics, security teams and those working in higher risk environments.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who may be first on scene when a medical emergency happens.
This course goes beyond standard workplace first aid and gives learners the confidence, structure and practical ability to assess patients, manage serious injury and illness and provide immediate care until further medical help arrives.
Course Overview
The FREC 3 course is ideal for those working or volunteering in first response, event medical support, security, close protection, fire and rescue, search and rescue, outdoor environments and higher risk workplaces.
Over the course, learners develop the knowledge and practical skills required to deal with a range of pre hospital emergency care situations. The course includes structured patient assessment, management of trauma, major illness, airway support, CPR, AED use, emergency oxygen and the role and responsibilities of a first responder.
It is also recognised as the first step in the Qualsafe pre hospital care pathway and may support progression towards Level 4 First Response Emergency Care for those wishing to develop further in emergency care, event medical or ambulance support roles.
About the Trainer
Our first aid courses are delivered by qualified first aid instructors across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London. Qualsafe qualifications are delivered through our approved centre partners.
Training is delivered by experienced operational instructors who understand that emergency care is not just about knowledge. It is about confidence, communication, decision making and calm action under pressure.
Our delivery is practical, realistic and professional. Learners are supported throughout the course and are encouraged to apply their skills to the environments they actually work in, whether that is events, security, education, hospitality, outdoor activities, public spaces or higher risk workplaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Event medics, security teams, first responders and anyone who needs a recognised pre hospital care qualification, including those starting a career in the ambulance service or event medical sector.
The course runs for 5 days. We deliver across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London, at your premises for groups or at one of our venues for open courses. Open dates are listed on this page when scheduled.
Yes. Successful learners achieve the Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), regulated by Ofqual. Qualsafe qualifications are delivered through our approved centre partners.
Qualsafe first aid certificates are normally valid for three years. Annual refresher training is recommended to keep skills sharp.
Yes. We run courses for groups at your premises across Essex and the surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Kent and London, which is usually the most cost effective option for teams.
£375 + VAT per person for the 5 day course. Open dates run with a minimum of 6 delegates. See our booking and cancellation terms.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first responder
- Assess an incident safely and effectively
- Carry out a structured patient assessment
- Manage life threatening and non life threatening illness and injury
- Assess and manage a patient’s airway
- Manage an unresponsive patient who is not breathing normally
- Deliver CPR and use an AED
- Support patients requiring emergency oxygen
- Recognise and respond to trauma and major illness
- Communicate clearly with emergency services and other responders
Who Is This Course For?
- Event medical staff
- Security personnel
- Close protection operatives
- Fire and rescue personnel
- Police and public safety teams
- Search and rescue volunteers
- Outdoor activity instructors
- Construction and higher risk workplace teams
- Hospitality, venue and leisure staff
- Anyone seeking to work or volunteer as a first responder
- Duration 5 days
- Qualification Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
- Delivery In person, at your premises or ours
- Area Essex and surrounding counties
- Price £375 + VAT per person
- Start Date See dates below
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