Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)

Description

This informative, hands-on 5-day course fulfils the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D, providing the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations. The Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF) covers; administration of emergency oxygen, management of trauma patients, major illnesses and much more.

FREC 3 is aimed at those requiring a recognised entry level qualification for event medicine and ambulance operations. FREC 3 is the minimum qualification required to join #TeamECS as a First Responder.

Learners must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the training. There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid.

2025 FREC 3 Syllabus Update:

The ECS Education Centre is excited to announce that from October 2025 we will be offering the new and improved Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC3) (RQF) programme which has been updated to better prepare FREC 3 providers for operational practice. As part of this, we will be offering the below 'Extended Skills’ upon request from eligible candidates:

· Use of Supraglottic Airway Devices

· Administration of Inhaled analgesia (Nitrous Oxide/ Penthrox)

· Administration of Naloxone

· Blood Glucose Measurement

Extended Skills Eligibility:

Only Learners who have clinical direction and operate within a governance framework are able to be taught and assessed using the FREC®3 Optional practical assessment (Extended skills). Learners must submit a completed FREC3 Optional Practical Assessments (Extended Skills) authorisation form at least one week prior to the course start date.

If you would like to discuss the optional extras, or request a copy of this authorisation form, please email education@enhancedcareservices.co.uk.

Instructions

Candidates will need to dress in appropriate safe clothing and footwear for the course.

Please note that refreshments are available, however lunch is not provided during the course.