First aiders requiring an advanced pre-hospital qualification Security, event, and close protection operatives Fire and rescue personnel Sports and outdoor activity instructors Industrial or remote workers where emergency medical response may be required Those progressing towards FREC Level 5 / Paramedic routes

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1/2 - 4 Days Depending on Requirements

First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3 & 4)

Q: FREC Level 3 – First Response Emergency Care

Qualification Level: Ofqual-regulated (RQF Level 3) Course Content: Roles and responsibilities of a first responder Scene safety and dynamic risk assessment Patient assessment and triage Airway management and oxygen therapy Basic and advanced life support (CPR and AED use) Management of catastrophic bleeding (including tourniquets and haemostatic agents) Trauma management — fractures, burns, head and spinal injuries Medical emergencies — cardiac arrest, stroke, diabetes, asthma, anaphylaxis, and seizures Shock, poisoning, and environmental emergencies Communication and handover to emergency medical services

Q: FREC Level 4 – First Response Emergency Care (Advanced)

Qualification Level: Ofqual-regulated (RQF Level 4) Entry Requirement: Learners must hold a valid FREC Level 3 qualification Course Content: Advanced patient assessment and clinical decision-making Airway management using adjuncts and suction Intermediate life support and advanced CPR techniques Managing serious trauma and multi-casualty incidents Pain management and medication administration (in line with scope) Medical emergencies — cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions Managing paediatric and obstetric emergencies Extrication and immobilisation techniques Advanced scene management and casualty handover Legal, ethical, and professional considerations in pre-hospital care

Delivered by experienced instructors with real-world medical and rescue backgrounds, the courses combine intensive hands-on training with essential theory, ensuring learners develop the competence, confidence, and composure to manage medical emergencies safely and effectively.

Course Overview

Our First Response Emergency Care (FREC) courses provide advanced, regulated pre-hospital emergency care training for those operating in high-risk, remote, or frontline environments. Aligned with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and accredited by Qualsafe Awards, the FREC 3 and FREC 4 programmes form part of the recognised pathway for professional first responders, event medics, security operatives, and those working towards careers in the emergency services.

Who Should Attend

First aiders requiring an advanced pre-hospital qualification
Security, event, and close protection operatives
Fire and rescue personnel
Sports and outdoor activity instructors
Industrial or remote workers where emergency medical response may be required
Those progressing towards FREC Level 5 / Paramedic routes

FREC Level 3 – First Response Emergency Care

Qualification Level: Ofqual-regulated (RQF Level 3)

Course Content:

Roles and responsibilities of a first responder
Scene safety and dynamic risk assessment
Patient assessment and triage
Airway management and oxygen therapy
Basic and advanced life support (CPR and AED use)
Management of catastrophic bleeding (including tourniquets and haemostatic agents)
Trauma management — fractures, burns, head and spinal injuries
Medical emergencies — cardiac arrest, stroke, diabetes, asthma, anaphylaxis, and seizures
Shock, poisoning, and environmental emergencies
Communication and handover to emergency medical services

FREC Level 4 – First Response Emergency Care (Advanced)

Qualification Level: Ofqual-regulated (RQF Level 4)

Entry Requirement: Learners must hold a valid FREC Level 3 qualification

Course Content:

Advanced patient assessment and clinical decision-making
Airway management using adjuncts and suction
Intermediate life support and advanced CPR techniques
Managing serious trauma and multi-casualty incidents
Pain management and medication administration (in line with scope)
Medical emergencies — cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions
Managing paediatric and obstetric emergencies
Extrication and immobilisation techniques
Advanced scene management and casualty handover
Legal, ethical, and professional considerations in pre-hospital care

Assessment & Certification

Continuous practical assessment throughout the course
Scenario-based demonstrations and written assessments
Successful candidates receive an Ofqual-accredited FREC certificate, valid for 3 years
Meets recognised standards for professional first responders and security operatives

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the refresher, participants will:

Level 3: Learners will gain the skills and confidence to manage life-threatening conditions and provide effective pre-hospital care while awaiting the arrival of emergency services.
Learners will be able to deliver a higher level of emergency medical care, assess complex clinical presentations, and support paramedic-led teams in a pre-hospital environment.
Certification: Qualsafe Awards Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (valid for 3 years)
Certification: Qualsafe Awards Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (valid for 3 years)

Duration: Level 3: 5 days
Duration: Level 4: 5–6 days
Classroom-based with extensive practical components and realistic simulations
Available at Prevent Pro training venues or on-site for approved group bookings
Group & Corporate Training: Tailored delivery and progression pathways available for organisations