FREC3 First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Training

• Administer emergency oxygen and manage patients with breathing difficulties
• Assess, treat, and monitor trauma and major illness
• Control catastrophic bleeding and manage chest injuries/compromised circulation
• Treat wounds, eye injuries, burns and scalds, and poisoning
• Manage head, spinal, and musculoskeletal injuries safely

Over a 5 day period, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations.

You will learn the following:

1) Foundations & professional practice
• Role and responsibilities of the first responder; scope of practice and ethics
• Scene assessment, personal safety, dynamic risk assessment & triage
• Communication, casualty consent, safeguarding, confidentiality
• Incident management and working with other responders/services

2) Patient assessment & monitoring
• Catastrophic bleed control → primary survey (CABCDE) → secondary survey
• Vital signs and patient monitoring (respiratory, pulse, BP, SpO₂, temperature)
• Pain assessment tools; ongoing assessment and re-evaluation
• Handover frameworks (e.g., ATMIST/SBAR) and documentation/reporting

3) Airway & breathing
• Airway assessment and manual manoeuvres
• Airway adjuncts (OPA/NPA), suction, bag-valve-mask ventilation
• Oxygen therapy: indications, hazards and delivery devices
• Recognition and care of breathing difficulties (e.g., asthma/COPD), hyperventilation, anaphylaxis, choking

4) Circulation & bleeding/shock
• External/internal bleeding, catastrophic haemorrhage control (direct pressure, haemostatic, tourniquets)
• Shock recognition and management (incl. hypovolaemic)
• Chest injury recognition (open/closed) and management principles

5) Resuscitation & AED
• Adult/child/infant BLS: CPR, AED use, choking management
• Post-ROSC care and ongoing monitoring

6) Trauma management
• Head injury, concussion and altered consciousness
• Suspected spinal injury: assessment, manual in-line stabilisation and safe handling
• Musculoskeletal trauma: fractures, sprains/strains, dislocations; immobilisation principles
• Wounds and soft-tissue injury care; eye injuries; burns & scalds

7) Major illness & medical emergencies
• Cardiac emergencies (e.g., chest pain/ACS) and stroke (FAST)
• Seizures, syncope and diabetic emergencies (hypo/hyperglycaemia)
• Poisoning/intoxication and overdose awareness
• Temperature-related and environmental exposures (heat/cold)

8) Special considerations & operations
• Patient moving/handling basics and extrication awareness
• Documentation: patient report forms, incident logs; legal/reporting requirements
• Team-working, scene liaison and escalation pathways

• 5 days of instructor-led training mapped to FPHC PHEM Level D (FREC 3).

• Qualsafe learner registration and a QA Level 3 FREC 3 e-certificate on successful completion.

• Learner resources: course handbook, quick-reference sheets, PRF (patient report form) templates.

• All training equipment & consumables: manikins, AED trainers, O₂ delivery kit, suction, OP/NP airways, BVMs, tourniquets, haemostatic training packs, splints, immobilisation aids, burns kits.

• Skills stations & realistic scenarios with coached feedback.

• Formal assessment (theory papers + practical assessments) and all associated QA paperwork.

• CPD evidence (approx. 35 guided learning hours) and post-course refresher reminders.

• Refreshments (tea/coffee) at our training centres and free on-site parking (where available).

• Post-course support: certificate verification help and templates for workplace first aid needs assessments.

To make sure the course runs safely and smoothly, please check that learners are able to meet the basic requirements below before booking.

• Age: 17+ on day 1.

• English & numeracy: Able to read, understand and complete assessments in English.

• Physical capability: Comfortable with floor-based practicals (CPR on a manikin, safe rolling/positioning).

• Attendance: You must attend all 5 days to be assessed and certificated.

• Photo ID: Bring valid photo identification for learner registration.

• Prior learning (optional): EFAW/FAW or relevant responder experience is helpful but not required.

We want everyone to feel confident and supported—tell us what you need and we’ll do our best to help.

• Reasonable adjustments: We can provide adjustments (e.g., extra time, rest breaks, adapted assessment methods) in line with awarding-body rules—without compromising safety or competence.

• How to request: Tell us about any learning, access, health or language needs before the course so we can plan support.

• Examples of support: Larger-print materials, quieter seating, alternative demonstration positions, scheduled breaks, adapted practical roles.

• Health considerations: Please let us know about injuries, mobility limits, pregnancy or conditions that may affect practicals; we’ll tailor activities where safe to do so.

• Venue access: Our centre has step-free access, accessible toilets and parking; on-site training can be adapted to your space—ask us for specific arrangements.