First Response Emergency Care (FREC)
-Level 3-
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.
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.
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: | 1 week / 5 days |
| Expiry: | 3 Years |
| Cost: | £495.00 |
Course Breakdown
Contact learning hours: 35 (classroom)
Self-directed study: 118 hours
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.
First Response Emergency Care
QA Level 4 Certificate offers intermediate level education for those who wish to continue their education towards gaining the level 5 Diploma.
First Response Emergency & Urgent Care
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 will be provided with a copy of: Generic Core Material – Prehospital Emergency Care Course by Faculty of Prehospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Should you wish to buy a copy please select this from the options when booking your course.
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
Completion of the level 3 course allows progressions onto the Level 4 First Response Emergency Care course. Please ask your tutor for details.
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