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Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

Course Overview

The Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) is the industry-recognised qualification for anyone looking to begin or progress a career in emergency, ambulance, or pre-hospital care.

Delivered by HCPC-registered paramedics and experienced clinicians, this course gives learners the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to respond effectively to a wide range of medical emergencies.

What does the course cover?

This informative, hands-on course fulfils the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at level D, providing the practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations.

The course covers: the role and responsibilities of a first responder, structured patient assessment, management of trauma patients, major illnesses, life threatening bleeding control, airway management and administration of emergency oxygen and much more.

Who is this course for?

This course is the perfect route for:

• Event medics
• Security staff
• Close-protection operatives
• Emergency responders
• Those progressing toward FREC 4 / ambulance support roles

Assessment Methods

  • 6 x Mandatory practical assessments
  • 1 x Multiple choice question paper
  • 1 x invigilated exam.
  • 5 x Optional Practical Assessments (Extended Skills)

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners receive a Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) certificate, valid for 3 years.

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Why Train With UCS Medical?

What we provide:

Thinking about advancing further?

Our Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) is the ideal next step.

FREC 4 (RQF)

Designed for those progressing in pre-hospital practice, expanding skills in advanced patient assessment, trauma management, and higher-level clinical decision-making.

Course Length: 

Course Price: £525

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For more information contact us now or call our resource co-ordination team on 0330 223 6702