first response in emergency care (FREC 3)

This five-day, interactive course meets the competencies required by the PHEM (Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine) skills framework at descriptor level D. It equips participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to handle various pre-hospital emergency scenarios.

Participants will earn the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF). This certification includes training in the administration of emergency oxygen, management of trauma patients, treatment of major illnesses and other critical topics.

Participants in this course need to be at least 17 years old on the first day of training.

While there are no formal prerequisites, we recommend that learners have a minimum of Level 2 literacy or its equivalent, as well as a foundational knowledge of first aid, to fully benefit from the course content.

• 6 x Mandatory practical assessments
• 1 x Multiple choice question paper
• 1 x invigilated exam
• 5 x Optional Practical Assessments (Extended Skills)*