First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Course in Richmond

Anyone looking for a First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Course in Richmond can now enrol with K4 Training. It requires approx 10 hours pre course study, via workbooks and an online portal. Please allow three weeks from booking your place to attending the course to ensure enough time for this pre work.

You will need to purchase the following book available at Qualsafe

Some knowledge of basic anatomy and pathophysiology of the body, especially the respiratory system, cardiovascular system and central nervous is preferred but not essential.

The course requires a large amount of practical and physical assessments and activities.

This course is designed for those who are often first to arrive at a potential first aid emergency. This includes Police Officers, Firefighters, and those providing medical cover at festivals and events, such as Emergency/Community First Responders, Door Supervisors, Close Protection Operatives and Security Guards. It is also suitable for those working in high risk environments, including the military, power stations, agriculture and manufacturing centres.

If you’ve also been thinking about a First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Course in Richmond, remember it’s not a standard first aid course, it’s a higher-level qualification designed for responders. Therefore, previous first aid experience or training is highly recommended before completing the FREC qualification.

Delegates must be aged 18 or older to attend this course.

• Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first responder
• Assessing an incident
• Life-threatening and non life-threatening illnesses and injuries
• Assessing and managing a patient’s airway
• Using an AED
• Administering emergency oxygen
• Assessing and managing trauma patients
• Catastrophic bleeding
• Chest injuries
• Compromised circulation
• Wounds and eye injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Suddden poisoning
• Head, spinal and musculoskeletal injuries
• Breathing difficulties
• Anaphylaxis
• Suspected major illness
• Convulsions
• Effects of environmental exposure
• Adult and child resuscitation (CPR)

• 6 x practical assessment/skills tests
• 3 x theory assessments (multiple choice question papers)
• 2 x anatomy and physiology papers
• 1 x invigilated exam

People searching for a First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Course in Richmond often worry about the exam, but with structured practice sessions, most learners pass confidently. It is made up of several assessments and exams, and these can be challenging if there is no prior first aid knowledge. Whilst a first aid qualification is not essential for our First Responder courses, we highly recommend some previous experience.

Successful learners will receive a Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) e-Certificate after their results have been submitted and subject to verification by the awarding body and any other required actions.

This progressive suite of pre-hospital care qualifications are part of an HCPC approved programme to enable a learner to become a Paramedic.

Searching for a First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Course in Richmond is often the beginning of a structured medical career ladder, offering clear routes for growth and higher qualifications.  The FREC 3 qualification may be used towards other qualifications at the same and higher levels, including QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4).

Entry to FREC 4 includes completion of 118 hours of contextualised learning, which must be evidenced by a CPD portfolio. In addition this qualification may aid career progression in a relevant profession.

After completing the course, there may be opportunities to work with our CQC-registered ambulance services, either at events or in patient transport services with K4 Medical Services.