The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder.
Among the first to arrive at a scene, first responders typically include police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services and search and rescue personnel.
FREC® 3 meets the staffing requirements detailed in the ‘Purple Guide’ for Health, Safety, and Welfare at Outdoor Events and is the only Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCS Ed) – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC) endorsed qualification listed in the ‘Purple Guide’ at PHEM D. It also adheres to the standards agreed by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) and the Health and Safety Executive for first aid qualifications.
Ideal for those in roles such as 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.
For those with further ambitions, this qualification also forms the first step towards a career in prehospital care.
This informative, hands-on course fulfils the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at level D, providing the practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations.
The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) covers: the role and responsibilities of a first responder, structured patient assessment, management of trauma patients, major illnesses, life threatening bleeding control, airway management (OPA’s, NPA’s and IGels) along with administration of emergency oxygen and much more.
Successful learners will receive Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) e-Certificate shortly after their results have been submitted. Printed certificates are available at an additional cost.
*Completion of Optional Practical Assessments (Extended Skills) are subject to clinical governance authorisation and will be clearly stipulated on the certificate.
This qualification is not a license to practice. Any interventions performed as part of your role must be in line with your own/organisational scope of practice and agreed ways of working.
Our office is based in Aberdeen, but we deliver courses across the UK — including in Shetland.
We are able to deliver courses at any time of the year and can work with you to provide training on days that suit your group/staff.
We can schedule the course to be delivered during the daytime, weekends and/or evenings.
Please include your requirements when making your enquiry.
Minimum 6 attendees
Course cost is £400 per person North East (£2400 per course),
£500 per person in Shetland (£3000 per course).
Prices are per person with no VAT.
To arrange a date for your training or to request to be added on our waiting list. Please email with your contact information, which course you would like to book. Along with the number of people you wish to book for and any questions you may have.
We can accept payment via Paypal/Bacs and invoice as well.
