FREC 3 Qualsafe Level 3 Award
First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
Your First Step into Regulated Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), commonly known as FREC 3, provides learners with the knowledge, practical skills and clinical understanding required to provide first-response emergency care in a pre-hospital environment.
Delivered by experienced frontline clinicians at the APLUS training facility in Bolsover, Chesterfield, our FREC 3 course is delivered over five days and combines theory, practical skills and realistic scenario-based training to prepare learners for the challenges of providing emergency care before the arrival of, or alongside, further clinical support.
ABOUT FREC 3
FREC 3 is a regulated Level 3 Pre-Hospital Care Qualification designed for individuals who may be responsible for providing Emergency Care in their workplace, voluntary role, or operational environment.
The qualification develops the skills required to assess and manage patients experiencing a range of medical and traumatic emergencies, within the learner's defined scope of training.
It is particularly suited to those who may be among the first to arrive at an emergency, including Event Medical Responders, Security Professionals, Emergency Service Personnel, Community Responders, and those working in higher-risk environments.
FREC 3 also provides a recognised progression route for learners looking to continue their development within Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, including progression towards FREC 4.
What You'll Learn
PATIENT ASSESSMENT
- Scene assessment and safety
- Structured patient assessment
- Recognition of life-threatening conditions
- Patient monitoring & ongoing assessment
AIRWAY, BREATHING & RESUSCITATION
- Airway assessment and management
- Management of breathing difficulties
- Adult and Paediatric CPR
- AED use and emergency oxygen
TRAUMA & BLEEDING
- Trauma assessment and management
- Catastrophic haemorrhage control
- Shock and compromised circulation
- Wounds, burns, fractures and other injuries
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
- Recognition & management of major illness
- Cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies
- Diabetic, neurological and seizure emergencies
- Anaphylaxis and allergic reactions
CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING
- Assessing and prioritising patients
- Recognising patient deterioration
- Making appropriate clinical decisions
- Safe and effective treatment within scope of practice
COMMUNICATION & HANDOVER
- Effective communication with patients and teams
- Working as part of a multi-agency team
- Recording and documenting clinical findings
- Providing a structured clinical handover
Course Information
Duration: 5 Days
Maximum Learners: 6 per course
Assessment Process:
- 6 Practical Assessments / Skills Tests
- 3 Theory Assessments
- 1 Invigilated/supervised examination
Certification
Qualsafe Certificate
- E-Certificate issued following successful completion and submission of results
3-Year Validity
- Qualification valid for 3 years from the date of achievement
Keeping Your Skills Current
- Annual BLS training and ongoing CPD recommended
