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Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

Develop the skills and confidence to respond to serious medical emergencies

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated, nationally recognised qualification designed for people who may be required to provide emergency medical care before the arrival of the emergency services.

This practical, hands-on course is ideal for those working or volunteering in roles where immediate medical response could be required — from event medical teams and security professionals to people working in high-risk environments.

Who is the course for?

The qualification is particularly suited to individuals working in roles such as:

      • Agriculture and manufacturing
          • Event medical and first response teams

          • Door supervisors and security guards

          • Close protection operatives

          • Police, fire and emergency response roles

          • Search and rescue

          • Military personnel

          • Power station and industrial workers

          • Offshore and renewable energy or other high-risk or remote working environments

         

It is also an excellent starting point for anyone looking to progress towards a career in prehospital and emergency care.

Why choose FREC 3?

FREC 3 meets the staffing requirements outlined in the Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music and Other Events and is listed at PHEM D. It is endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCS Ed) – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC).

The qualification also follows standards established by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for first aid qualifications.

What will you learn?

This informative and practical course develops the knowledge and hands-on skills required to provide effective emergency care in a range of prehospital situations.

The course covers the competencies outlined within the PHEM Skills Framework at Level D, including:

      • The role and responsibilities of a first responder

      • Structured patient assessment

      • Management of trauma patients

      • Recognition and management of major illness

      • Life-threatening bleeding and haemorrhage control

      • Airway management

      • Resuscitation and emergency care

      • Administration of emergency oxygen

    • Assessment and management of a range of prehospital emergencies

And much more.

Course standards and learning outcomes

The qualification and its learning outcomes are based on recommendations and guidance from:

      • Resuscitation Council UK

      • Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications

    • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC)

Take the next step in emergency care

Whether you need a recognised qualification for your current role, want to enhance your emergency response skills, or are taking your first step towards a career in prehospital care, FREC 3 provides practical, structured training for responding to medical emergencies when it matters most.