FREC 3 First Response Emergency Care
Professional pre hospital emergency care training for first responders, event medics, security teams and those working in higher risk environments.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award 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
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.
What Does the Course Include?
- Learner resources and course materials
- Practical emergency care training equipment
- Scenario based learning and practical skills development
- Current first response and pre hospital care guidance
- Clear support throughout the learning journey
- Practical assessment throughout the course
- Scenario based assessment
- Multiple choice assessment papers
- Trainer observation and feedback
- Assessment against regulated qualification requirements
- Supportive and experienced instructors
- Practical guidance throughout all skills sessions
- Time to ask role specific and workplace specific questions
- Honest feedback to build confidence and competence
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
- Nationally recognised regulated qualification
- QAN 603/6987/5
- Level 3 qualification
- Suitable for first responder and pre hospital care progression routes
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
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- 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
- Level: Level 3
- Delivery: Classroom Based
- Awarding Body: QualSafe
- Start Date: Flexible
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Enrol today and start working towards your qualification at a pace that suits you. Our team are on hand to answer any questions.