First Response Emergency Care (FREC)
-Level 3-
The QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) 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.
This regulated and nationally recognised prehospital care qualification is clinically endorsed by The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care- The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and fulfils the competencies set out in the Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) skills framework at descriptor level D.
Our team of ex-NHS Ambulance tutors and assessors offer extensive practical, clinical and educational experience, ensuring professional delivery, mentor support and guided learning throughout your course.
The QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) is one of the few first aid qualifications recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
| Awarding Body: | QUALSAFE |
|---|---|
| Award Type: | Regulated |
| Level: | 3 |
| Credits: | 15 |
| Classroom Phase: | 2 days / 5 days |
| Expiry: | 3 Years |
| Group size: | 6 students |
| Cost from: | £2400.00+vat |
v-FREC (Option 1)
Delivery Structure
Self-directed study: 118 hours
Virtual Classroom: 19 hours (online)
Contact learning: 17 hours (classroom)
Minimum time to complete the award: 3 weeks
Maximum time to complete the award: 20 weeks
Assessment
13 x Practical assessments
3 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Papers)
4 x Skills tests and continuous formative assessment conducted throughout the course
FREC (Option 2)
Delivery Structure
Self-directed study: 113 hours
Online learning: 5 hours
Contact learning: 35 hours (classroom)
Minimum time to complete the award: 3 weeks
Maximum time to complete the award: 20 weeks
Assessment
13 x Practical assessments
3 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Papers)
4 x Skills tests and continuous formative assessment conducted throughout the course
Course Syllabus
Adult CPR & AED | Airway Anatomy | Airway Management | Burn Severity | Catastrophic Bleeding
Child Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation | Choking Patient | Circulatory System | ECG Recognition | Infant CardioPulmonary Resuscitation | Management of Fractures | Medical Emergencies | Patient Report Forms | Respiratory System
Secondary Survey | Unconscious Patient | Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
First Response Emergency Care
QA Level 3 Certificate offers entry level education for those who wish to seek employment within the pre-hospital care sector.
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QA Level 4 Certificate offers intermediate level education for those who wish to continue their education towards gaining the level 5 Diploma.
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QA Level 5 Diploma offers recognition within the Private Ambulance Sector, Security Industry and NHS. APL opportunities towards gaining Paramedic education.
QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF)
Frequently Asked Questions…
Direct bank payment and Direct Debit have no additional charges.
There is a 1.5% transaction fee for card payments.
Yes we offer ELCAS funding our ELCAS number is: 4187
Yes you can if you are an NHS trained ECSW and no longer working for the trust, you can complete the Conversion course (3 Days). If you are still working for the trust you can claim APL directly to level 4.
Yes you will be provided with a copy that will be yours to keep
It is advised that you review additional resources including the following text:
Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 11th edition by Ross and Wilson
Ambulance Care Essentials, 1st edition by Richard Pilbury and Kris Lethbridge
The virtual classroom will accessed via our Ringcentral Meetings software. An access link will be sent to you for use during the virtual classroom element of the course.
Yes, you will have to attend all sessions as programmed throughout the 3 days. These sessions will be recorded as evidence so you must have access to a computer with a webcam.