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

FREC 3 COURSE OVERVIEW:

The QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) qualification is specifically designed for those seeking a career in the emergency services, ambulance services, the event medical sector or those who work in high risk workplaces.
The qualification is approved by Qualsafe Awards (the UK’s largest Awarding Organisation for first aid qualifications) and is clinically endorsed by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC). The course is also recognised by the SIA when applying for the Close Protection licence. 

WHY CHOOSE 3RG:

3rg Instructors & Staff – We have the essential knowledge to deliver! Instructors made up of diverse backgrounds, including, paramedics, ambulance technicians and physiotherapists. Both military and non-military.

Up to date FREC 3 program, meeting SIA approval.

High pass rate + Post-course support.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

 Learners must be at least 17 years of age to attend the course.  

All students MUST complete the mandatory pre-course reading prior to the commencement of the Level 3 course, this can be purchased direct from our awarding body Qualsafe:

Generic Core Material – Prehospital Emergency Care Course Book.

THE COURSE CONSISTS OF:

Mandatory Practical Assessments: 

Adult Basic Life Support

Child Basic Life Support

Infant Basic Life Support

Airway and Ventilation Skills

Prehospital Emergency Trauma Care

Prehospital Emergency Medical Care

Optional Practical Assessments (Included in 3rg's FREC 3 Course):

Supraglottic Airway Device

Inhaled Analgesia (Nitrous Oxide)

Inhaled Analgesia (Penthrox)

Administration of Naloxone

Blood Glucose Measurement

Theory Assessments:

x2 Invigilated Multiple Choice Exams 

16 out of 21 to Pass (30 Minutes).

28 out of 40 to Pass (60 Minutes).

CERTIFICATION:

Successful students receive: Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care.

UPCOMING COURSE DATES:

1st – 5th September 2025

6th – 10th October 2025

3rd – 7th November 2025

1st – 5th December 2025

5th – 9th January 2026

9th – 13th February 2026

9th – 13th March 2026

13th – 17th April 2026

11th – 15th May 2026

8th – 12th June 2026

6th – 10th July 2026

DURATION:

5 Days 

PRICE:

£750