First Response

About the course

• Overview

  Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care

  The course provides learners with a high level of medical trauma competency and knowledge and provides a solid foundation on which to progress if desired. (Delivered as 5 classroom days or 3 classroom days and 2 virtual sessions)

  Level 4 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

  Following on from the FREC3 and fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, this qualification provides learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to be able to deal with a wide range of prehospital care emergencies such as major incidents, fracture immobilisation, sick and injured children, mental health problems and more.

  Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (Requalification)

  A three day requalification course for those individuals who hold a valid FREC3 certificate. This intensive course provides qualification holders to update their knowledge, skills & competencies as well as renew their certificate for a further 3 years. it is ideal for those continuing to work in an Emergency Care setting or who are responsible for the First Aid provision in an extremely high-risk workplace environment. The course provides learners with a high level of medical trauma competency and knowledge and provides a solid foundation on which to progress if desired.

• Before you come

  You are attending a First Aid or Pre-Hospital Care training course, so we recommend comfortable clothing and footwear due to the practical nature of the session. To correctly assess specific skills, you will be asked to complete practical assessments, including CPR and safe use of an AED, which must be completed on the floor.

  If the Learner has difficulty kneeling on the floor, they may practise with the manikin on a table or chair if it is safe. In real life, the casualty is likely to fall to the floor, so the Learner must demonstrate CPR and the safe use of an AED with the manikin on the floor at least once. Padding such as a folded coat may be provided to kneel on during the assessment. When using an AED trainer, the Learner must perform the skill without assistance from a third party. The Learner must demonstrate at least 2 cycles of CPR before applying the AED pads in the correct position and then follow the AED instructions for at least 2 further cycles without assistance from a third party. (Section 4b)

  During the course you will learn practical skills and have opportunities to apply them in real-life scenarios. Our trainers will be available to answer any questions you may have.