{"title":"Prehospital Care Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Qualsafe regulated pre-hospital care qualifications equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to manage medical emergencies outside of the hospital environment. Delivered by experienced frontline clinicians, our hands-on, scenario-based training prepares learners to provide safe, effective patient care across a range of pre-hospital settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"qualsafe-level-3-award-in-first-response-emergency-care-rqf-2025","title":"Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully updated and re-launched in June 2025 — Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) (FREC® 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — New content | Streamlined assessments, fewer MCQ papers, less paperwork | More scenario-based assessments | Optional practical assessments (extended skills) (subject to clinical governance authorisation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro-overflow mb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detail on how the qualification has been improved, please see qualsafe's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qualsafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/L3-FREC-Summary-of-Changes-2025-V1.pdf\"\u003eSummary of Changes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edocument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails of the previous version of this qualification, including the qualification specification can \u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.qualsafe.org\/qualification\/qualsafe-level-5-diploma-in-first-response-emergency-and-urgent-care-rqf\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qualsafe.org\/qualification\/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-first-response-emergency-care-rqf-frec-3-course\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebe found here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intended-audience mb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the first to arrive at a scene, first responders typically include police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services and search and rescue personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREC® 3 meets the staffing requirements detailed in the ‘Purple Guide’ for Health, Safety, and Welfare at Outdoor Events and is the only Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCS Ed) – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC) endorsed qualification listed in the ‘Purple Guide’ at PHEM D. It also adheres to the standards agreed by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) and the Health and Safety Executive for first aid qualifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those providing event medical cover or roles such as door supervisors, close protection operatives and security guards, as well as those working in high-risk environments including the military, power stations, offshore renewable energy, agriculture and manufacturing settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with further ambitions, this qualification also forms the first step towards a career in prehospital care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"course-overview mb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResuscitation Council (UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.qualsafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Qualsafe_L3_Award_in_Qual_Spec_FREC_V4.pdf\" title=\"Qualsafe Awards FREC3 2025 Qualfication Specification\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQualification Specification\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"assessment mb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x Mandatory practical assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Multiple choice question paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x invigilated exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x Optional Practical Assessments (Extended Skills)*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"certification mb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted, subject to any required actions. Printed certificates are available at an additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Completion of Optional Practical Assessments (Extended Skills) are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66776757 BCX0\"\u003esubject to clinical governance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW66776757 BCX0\"\u003eauthorisation and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66776757 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill be clearly stipulated on the certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis qualification is not a license to practice. 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