First on scene. Fully prepared.
Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)
The leading qualification for event medical cover and first responders, covering the full range of first aid skills the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requires.
- 5-day course
- Level 3 qualification
- New, requalification and RPL
- Group and on-site courses available: get in touch for a quote
Save Lives
Gain the skills to act quickly and confidently in an emergency.
Recognised Certification
Level 3 First Response Emergency Care certificate.
Flexible Training
On-site at your premises, at a venue near you, or at our training centre.
Expert Trainers
Learn from qualified paramedics and experienced instructors.
Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)
This course is for people who want the leading qualification for event cover, and for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder, with the full range of first aid skills required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Police officers, firefighters and people who provide medical cover at festivals and events, such as door supervisors, close protection operators and security staff, are often first on scene, as are people in high-risk workplaces like the military, power plants, agriculture and manufacturing.
For more information or to book, please get in touch.
What you'll learn
The practical skills and knowledge to deal with a range of pre-hospital emergencies, including:
Topics include:
- The role and responsibilities of a first responder
- Assessing an incident
- Life-threatening and non-life-threatening illness and injury
- Assessing and managing a patient's airway
- Using an AED
- Giving emergency oxygen
- Assessing and managing trauma patients
- Catastrophic bleeding
- Chest injuries
- Compromised circulation
- Wounds and eye injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Sudden poisoning
- Head, spinal and musculoskeletal injuries
- Breathing difficulties
- Anaphylaxis
- Suspected major illness
- Convulsions
- Effects of environmental exposure
- Adult and child resuscitation (CPR)
Course Details
Duration
5 days.
Certification
Level 3 First Response Emergency Care certificate.
Assessment
6 practical assessments, 1 theory assessment and 2 invigilated anatomy and physiology assessments.
Price
New course £395 + VAT. Requalification £280 + VAT. RPL course £200 + VAT.
Who it's for
Event medical staff, security and door supervisors, emergency services, and people in high-risk workplaces.
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Who it's for
Anyone working or volunteering as a first responder, especially at events.
Requirements
None for the new course. Requalification needs a current FREC 3 certificate. The RPL course is for people who already hold a first responder qualification (such as FPOS or FROS) or equivalent training.
Method of delivery
Lectures, demonstrations, practical sessions and group discussion with an expert instructor, in line with current regulations.
Renewal
Take the requalification course to keep your FREC 3 current.
Why choose Medicore?
- Accredited training: Qualsafe-accredited first aid and pre-hospital care courses, delivered to the highest standard.
- Expert instructors: courses led by experienced instructors from a CQC registered ambulance service.
- Flexible delivery: on-site at your premises, at a venue near you, or at our training centre.
- Practical and engaging: hands-on training that meets current regulations.
Book your place
Contact our training team to book a place, ask about the next date, or arrange a course for your organisation.
Prices and dates
New course: £395 + VAT
Requalification: £280 + VAT
RPL course: £200 + VAT
Dates change often: call 0333 002 1999 or email training@medicore.uk for the next course, or ask about a course at your premises.
Qualsafe accredited
Medicore is a Qualsafe-accredited training centre.
