FREC 3

Service Description

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) Course Ofqual regulated Clinically endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh PHEM Framework 37 hour course & Certificate valid for 3 years. This qualification is for people who are required to hold a regulated and nationally recognised Level 3 prehospital care qualification and for those who intend (or have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities) to provide prehospital emergency care as a Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC3) provider. It is ideal for those looking to equip themselves with lifesaving skills to prepare them to be amongst the first to arrive at a scene of an emergency including first responders such as police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services and search and rescue personnel. It is also ideal 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. What’s Covered? Roles and responsibilities of a first responder Medical emergencies Patient assessment Airway management Adult, child and infant CPR & AED usage Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) procedures Emergency oxygen Traumatic injuries Catastrophic bleeding Shock Poisoning and intoxicating substances External and internal bleeding Helmet removal Neck, spine and pelvic immobilisation Environmental exposure Burns and scalds Minor injuries Incident reporting Entry requirements Learners must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the training. There are no other formal entry requirements, but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid. Assessment Methods 6 x practical assessments/skills tests 3 x theory assessments (multiple-choice question papers) 1 x invigilated exam.