FREC (First Response Emergency Care)
Your first step into first response
Who it's for
Ideal for those wanting to work or volunteer as a first responder, such as police officers, firefighters and events personnel. A great choice for high-risk situations such as manufacturing, agriculture and power stations. It's also well suited to door supervisors, security guards and close protection operatives, and is a first step towards a career in prehospital care.
What's covered
This hands-on course covers pre-hospital emergency care, including:
- The role and responsibilities of a first responder
- Structured patient assessment
- Management of trauma
- Major illnesses
- Life-threatening bleeding control
- Airway management
- Administration of emergency oxygen
Duration, format and price
5 Days | In Person | £599
Certification
You'll be assessed through 6 practical assessments, 1 multiple choice paper and 1 invigilated exam. On successful completion you'll receive a personalised e-Certificate for the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF). Please note this qualification is not a licence to practise.
FAQs
What's your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
You can reschedule your course up to 7 days before it's due to take place, and cancel with at least 14 working days' notice. Outside of these windows, the course balance is non-refundable, except in extenuating circumstances.
