QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care
Qualsafe-accredited | CPD Certified | 5-Day Course
🚨 Launch Your Career in Prehospital Care
FREC 3 is the essential first step into the world of emergency response. Whether you're looking to work as an event medic, in the private ambulance sector, or as part of a security or first responder team, this course gives you the clinical skills and confidence to respond effectively in real emergencies.
Delivered by experienced ambulance professionals and CPD-accredited, our FREC 3 course is trusted by individuals and organisations across Hertfordshire and beyond.
📋 Key Course Information
- Duration: 5 days (classroom-based)
- Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire (WD7)
- Accreditation: Qualsafe Awards – Level 3 RQF
- Certification: Valid for 3 years
- Assessment: Multiple choice questions + practical scenarios
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Patient assessment and scene safety
- Airway management (including oxygen and suction)
- CPR and AED use (adult, child, infant)
- Managing trauma: bleeding, fractures, burns, shock
- Medical emergencies: asthma, seizures, stroke, diabetes
- Spinal immobilisation and recovery position
- Vital signs: BP, pulse, blood sugar, temperature
- Patient handover and communication using ATMIST/SBAR
- Basic manual handling techniques
- Infection prevention and PPE use
📍 Delivery Options & Booking
Intensive Format: 5 consecutive days
💬 Have a group or need onsite training? We can bring FREC 3 to your workplace — contact us for a quote.
👥 Who Should Attend?
- First responders and event medics
- Security and close protection operatives
- Staff working towards ambulance crew roles
- Outdoor activity leaders and adventure training instructors
- Anyone needing advanced workplace first aid beyond EFAW
❓ FREC 3 FAQs
Do I need previous experience?
No prior medical knowledge is required. We welcome all learners who want to enter the world of emergency care.
Does this course meet SIA or event medic requirements?
Yes — FREC 3 is widely accepted across the UK for SIA-licensed roles and by event medical providers.
How long is the qualification valid for?
3 years. We recommend annual CPD refreshers to maintain your skills.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing, photo ID, and a willingness to get hands-on in scenarios.