Why FREC 3 is Essential for Your Career
The FREC 3 course equips you with the skills and confidence to handle emergency medical situations, providing you with a recognised qualification that opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities. Whether you're looking to work in security, law enforcement, event management, or other high-risk sectors, the FREC 3 qualification will give you the edge in emergency preparedness.
Course Location:
Address: 17 Lyon Rd, London SW19 2RL
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Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC)
This regulated qualification equips you to handle life-threatening and non-life-threatening injuries, perform patient assessments, provide essential trauma care, and use vital equipment such as AEDs. Ideal for anyone looking to work in roles that require emergency care and first response training.
Course Overview
The FREC 3 course adheres to the latest guidelines from the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, ensuring your learning is up-to-date with the best practices in pre-hospital care.
Who Should Take This Course?
The course is perfect for first responders, security personnel, law enforcement officers, military and emergency services professionals, or anyone pursuing a career in emergency care.
Key Learning Outcomes
Perform effective patient assessments
Provide care for a range of traumatic injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies
Manage airway obstructions and use emergency medical equipment such as AEDs
Administer oxygen therapy and manage severe conditions such as catastrophic bleeding
Course Structure
The FREC 3 course combines theoretical learning with practical training over five days. Upon completion, you’ll be required to pass practical assessments and multiple-choice theory exams.
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 17
Basic first aid knowledge recommended
Ideally, Level 2 in literacy
Progression Opportunities:
Upon completing this qualification, you can progress to FREC 4 or similar advanced courses. This qualification enhances your career prospects in a variety of emergency care settings.
Requalification:
The FREC Level 3 certificate remains valid for 3 years, after which requalification is required.
If you have any questions or would like to book your place on the FREC 3 course in Wimbledon, please feel free to get in touch!