Prehospital Care Qualifications

The leading Level 3 Prehospital care qualification, Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF). Equipping first responders with essential life saving 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.

What’s Covered?

• 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 method
This qualification is assessed by:

Practical assessments/skills tests – observed by the Trainer throughout the course. There are 6 practical assessments/skills tests for this qualification:

Component 1:

• Basic life support and AED

• Airway and ventilation management

Component 2:

• Assessment and treatment of trauma 1

• Assessment and treatment of trauma 2

Component 3:

• Assessment and treatment of illness 1 (Asthma)

• Assessment and treatment of illness 2 (Anaphylaxis)

Multiple choice question papers – there is 1 paper per component which must be answered under ‘examination’ conditions.

• Component 1 is 30 minutes in which you must answer 14 out of 20 questions correctly.
• Component 2 it is 45 minutes in which you must answer 18 out of 25 questions correctly.
• Component 3 it is 45 minutes in which you must answer 21 out of 30 questions correctly.

Anatomy and Physiology quiz, has 75% pass mark and a maximum time 30 minutes to complete There are 2 possible grades available of Pass or Fail.

All mandatory areas of assessment must individually meet or exceed the required pass criteria/mark for you to achieve this qualification.

Keep your FREC®3 qualification current

If your Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) certificate is approaching expiry, our FREC®3 Requalification Course is designed to help you maintain your qualification and keep your prehospital emergency care skills current.

FREC®3 is a leading Level 3 prehospital care qualification, providing first responders with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to a wide range of emergency situations. This requalification training provides an opportunity to refresh and demonstrate your existing knowledge, practical skills and understanding before your current certificate expires.

Who is the requalification course for?

This course is suitable for existing FREC®3 qualified individuals who need to requalify and maintain their qualification.

It is particularly relevant for:

• First responders
• Event medical teams
• Police and law enforcement personnel
• Fire and rescue personnel
• Individuals working in high-risk environments
• Military personnel
• Workers in agriculture, manufacturing and power industries
• Those who volunteer or work in prehospital emergency care

Important: Certificate validity and requalification

Your FREC®3 qualification is valid for 3 years.

Learners must complete their requalification training before the expiry date shown on their current certificate to remain qualified. In exceptional circumstances, a one-month extension period may be permitted to allow you to complete your requalification training.

Please note: If requalification training is not completed within this permitted extension period, the Learner will be required to undertake the full FREC®3 course. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

We strongly recommend booking your requalification course well in advance of your certificate expiry date to avoid the risk of losing your qualification.

What does the requalification course cover?

The training focuses on refreshing and maintaining the essential knowledge and practical skills required of a FREC®3 qualified first responder, including:

• First responder roles and responsibilities
• Patient assessment
• Medical emergencies
• Airway management
• Adult, child and infant CPR
• AED use
• Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
• Emergency oxygen
• Assessment and treatment of trauma
• Traumatic, minor and catastrophic bleeding
• Shock
• Poisoning and intoxicating substances
• Helmet removal
• Neck, spine and pelvic immobilisation
• Environmental emergencies
• Burns and scalds
• Incident reporting

Training will include practical skills development, scenarios and assessment activities relevant to the FREC®3 qualification.

Course duration

FREC®3 requalification training must be delivered over no less than 21 hours (3 days), excluding breaks. The course combines classroom-based learning with practical skills training and assessment, giving Learners the opportunity to refresh their knowledge and demonstrate the required competencies.

Assessment

Learners will be required to successfully complete the relevant assessments to achieve requalification. Assessment includes practical skills assessments and knowledge-based assessment activities.

Practical skills

Learners will be assessed on key areas including:

Basic Life Support & AED

• Basic life support
• AED
• Airway and ventilation management

Trauma

• Assessment and treatment of trauma

Medical emergencies

• Assessment and treatment of illness, including conditions such as asthma and anaphylaxis

Knowledge assessment

Learners will complete multiple-choice question papers covering the required components of the qualification.

Component 1

• 30 minutes
• 20 questions
• Minimum pass mark: 14/20

Component 2

• 45 minutes
• 25 questions
• Minimum pass mark: 18/25

Component 3

• 45 minutes
• 30 questions
• Minimum pass mark: 21/30

Learners will also complete an Anatomy and Physiology assessment, which has a 75% pass mark and a maximum completion time of 30 minutes.

All mandatory areas of assessment must individually meet or exceed the required pass criteria for the Learner to successfully achieve requalification.

Why requalify with us?

Maintaining your FREC®3 qualification ensures that your prehospital emergency care knowledge and practical skills remain current, helping you stay prepared to respond to medical emergencies when it matters.

Our requalification training provides a structured opportunity to refresh your existing skills, practise essential emergency procedures and demonstrate your continued competence.

Don't let your qualification expire

Check the expiry date on your current FREC®3 certificate and book your requalification training in good time.

Book your FREC®3 Requalification Course today and keep your qualification current.