First Response Emergency Care Requalification – Level 3 (FREC3)
Ready to refresh your training?
The Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) Refresher course is specifically designed for individuals undergoing requalification in the event medical and security sectors or those currently employed in high-risk workplaces. It thoroughly revisits the essential skill set mandated by the HSE for first aid and beyond!
This dynamic and interactive 3-day program is crafted to align with the competencies outlined in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D. Participants will refresh their knowledge and refine their hands-on skills necessary to adeptly manage various prehospital emergency care scenarios. Covering crucial topics such as emergency oxygen administration, trauma patient management, and addressing major illnesses, among others, the Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF) ensures participants are up-to-date with the latest practices.
Not already got a FREC3 qualification yet? Then click here to book onto our next course.
Endorsed by The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, this requalification course guarantees credibility and recognition within the industry.
Real Ambulance | Real Equipment | Real Training
Who can benefit from this course?
This is for those who already have a FREC3 qualification and are still within their valid period, if you have expired you will be required to complete the full course again. We’ll be there to support you every step of the way on your educational journey. But the learning doesn’t stop after completing the training. We’re committed to providing ongoing support as you maintain a professional and well-organized portfolio to showcase your experiences and continued learning, ensuring your qualification remains compliant.
Ready to refresh your skills?
Join us and become part of a vibrant community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in prehospital care. Enrol today and unlock your potential to save lives and provide exceptional medical support.
Remember, the learning is just the beginning. Your future in prehospital medicine starts here, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to turn your passion into a rewarding career.
What is covered in this course?
We will take you through an interactive and hands on training as well as the underpinning knowledge, you will learn:
- The roles and responsibilities of a responder
- The Human Body
- Assessments
- Scene Management and Assessment (DORA)
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Survey
- <C>ABCDE Approach
You will also cover and practice
- Catastrophic Haemorrhage Control
- Trauma Dressing
- Direct and Indirect Pressure
- Tourniquet Use
- Airway Management – Including the use of Oro-pharyngeal and Naso-pharyngeal airway adjunct
- Suction
- Medical Gases
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Your knowledge of trauma patients and how to manage these will also be developed
- Understanding trauma
- Assessing Trauma
- Head Injuries
- Spinal Injuries and immobilisation
- Cervical collars
- Pelvic Injuries and Pelvic Immobilisation Fractures
- Crush Injuries
- Open and Closed Injuries
You will also grow in common medical conditions and how to manage
- Assessment of common illness and medical presentations
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Hyperventilation
- Heart Attack
- Angina
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Seizures
- Meningitis
- Hypothermia
- Hyperthermia
- Sun Stroke
- Dehydration
- Exhaustion
- Food poising
