Who is it for?
This course covers the full range of skills required by the HSE for first aid, and is the leading qualification for events cover. For those with further ambitions, it also forms the first step towards a career in prehospital care. It is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder. FREC 3 fulfils the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at level D
How long does it take?
This is a five day course
How will I be assessed?
• 6 x practical assessments/skills tests • 3 x theory assessments (multiple choice question papers) • 1 x invigilated exam.
Where will the course take place?
Please check out interactive booking calendar to details of course dates and locations. We cover a wide range of areas in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire and we are also available to come to your workplace for bespoke courses for group bookings
What will I be taught?
In this course you will learn
⁃ Roles and responsibility’s of a first aider
⁃ Scene survey, primary survey and secondary survey
⁃ How to collect a patient history
⁃ How to preform CPR
⁃ Safe use of an AED
⁃ How to manage a casualty who is choking
⁃ How to manage a casualty who is unconscious
⁃ How to manage wounds, bleeding and a casualty who is in shock
⁃ How to manage catastrophic haemorrhage
⁃ Recognise and manage potential sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations
⁃ Recognise and manage head injuries
⁃ Recognise and manage spinal injuries
⁃ Recognise and manage chest injuries
⁃ Recognise and manage eye injuries
⁃ Recognise and manage poisoning
⁃ Recognise and manage anaphylaxis
⁃ Recognise and manage major illnesses including heart attack, stroke, epileptic seizure, asthma attack, diabetic hypoglycaemic emergency
What qualification will I receive?
Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) e-Certificate
Pricing
This course costs £349
Discounts are available for Students, Blue light card holders or Group Bookings