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PREHOSPITAL CARE

FREC 3 (First Response Emergency Care)

Five-day prehospital qualification covering airway, catastrophic bleeding, fractures, medical emergencies and more. Regulated by Qualsafe.

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Key Details

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Group Size: Maximum 20
  • Level: Level 3
  • Location: Cheltenham centre (open dates) or on-site by arrangement

Course Content

  • Roles & responsibilities of a first responder
  • Patient assessment & medical emergencies
  • Airway management; oxygen therapy
  • Adult/child/infant CPR & AED; ROSC procedures
  • Catastrophic bleeding control; shock
  • Trauma care including immobilisation (neck/spine/pelvis)
  • Environmental exposure; burns; minor injuries; incident reporting

Certification

Certificate valid for 3 years.

Price

  • At our Cheltenham training centre (per person): £450 per person (ex VAT)

All prices exclude VAT.

Why Train With Us

  • Regulated, nationally recognised qualification
  • Delivered by experienced emergency-services staff
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Help & Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right training can raise a lot of questions. To make things easier, here are answers to some of the most common queries.

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Does this qualify me for specific roles (e.g. event cover)?

It can support certain roles depending on level and organiser requirements. Tell us your goal and we’ll confirm suitability.

Is there a practical assessment and written exam?

Yes. Assessment blends hands-on scenarios with knowledge checks to evidence competence.

Ed Archer

Well-organised and a pragmatic, no-nonsense delivery from a tutor who is on the frontline of emergency care. Admin responses were very efficient. Thank you.

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