Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (FREC) 3 Course - Chester

QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

The QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) forms part of a progressive suite of Pre-Hospital care qualifications that can lead to the QA Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic Practice (RQF).

Endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D, this fantastic qualification is perfect for a range of introductory roles in emergency care, such as: Event or Community First Responder, Ambulance Care Assistant and more.

Intended Audience

The QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for those seeking a career in the emergency services, ambulance service, the event and security medical sector or those who work in high risk workplaces. It is also the prerequisite to enter the FREC 4 programme for progression to front line ambulance roles such as Emergency Care Assistant.

Qualification Specification/Course Overview

Over a 5 day period, Learners will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to deal with a range of Pre-Hospital care emergencies, such as: managing a patient’s airway, catastrophic bleeding, management of fractures, medical emergencies and more.

What's Included?

All teaching at our superb facilities, equipment, certification and a copy of Ambulance Care Essentials the required text book for the course.