First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Requalification (FREC3-R)
Level:
3
Duration:
3 days
Course code:
QA/2025/01019
Max group:
6
FREC3 Requalification course equips responders with essential lifesaving skills.
Course Summary
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF).
Requalification in the leading Level 3 Prehospital care qualification, Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF). Equipping first responders with essential lifesaving skills, exceeding HSE first aid requirements, it forms the first step of a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications.
You will fulfil the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at level D, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations. A perfect fit for individuals looking to work or volunteer as a first responder.
This qualification is also suitable for law enforcement officers, firefighters, those providing medical cover at events, and those working in high-risk environments including the military, power stations, agriculture and manufacturing.
Course Contents
Roles and responsibilities of a first responder
Medical emergencies
Patient assessment
Airway management
Adult, child and infant
CPR & AED usage
Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) procedures
Emergency Oxygen
Traumatic and minor injuries
External, internal and catastrophic bleeding
Shock Poisoning and intoxicating substances
Helmet removal Neck, spine and pelvic immobilisation
Environmental exposure
Burns and scalds
Incident reporting
Assessment
The instructor conducts ongoing summative practical assessments and written assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a three-year Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care. No external assessments are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 21 hours, distributed over at least five days. While it is ideal to complete the course over five consecutive days, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs, as long as the course is completed within 10 weeks of starting and each training session lasts at least two hours.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the Re-Qual course. However, it is recommended that learners attend annual BLS refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
The course allows a maximum of 6 students, all of whom must be at least 18 years old. Certificates can be issued to all students who meet the assessment criteria.
Assessment method: Activities, test papers, practical assessments
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended annual BLS refresher training;
mandatory requalification training every three years;
Level 4 First Response Emergency Care