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What is FREC 3?

This informative, hands-on 5-day course fulfils the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D, providing the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency and urgent care situations. In addition to this, at K2 International we deliver this course with a focus on Challenging Environment Operations. This means that we cover all of the key aspects of FREC listed below (the formal techniques) as well as informal techniques/improvisation methods needed when operating as a first responder in austere, remote, hostile and/or resource limited environments/contexts.

What does our FREC 3 course cover?

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) covers:

• Scene assessment and safety management

• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)

• Management of catastrophic bleed using tourniquets and haemostatic agents

• Management of C-spine and spinal fractures including immobilisation and vehicle extrication

• Airway management including choking (liquid and solid), and use of OPAs, NPAs and SGAs (I-gel)

• Administration of emergency oxygen and inhaled analgesia (Entonox/Nitronox and Penthrox)

• Management of major limb, chest, abdominal and head trauma

• Assessment and management of minor injuries such as strains, sprains and fractures

• Management of major medical illnesses/diseases such as strokes, heart attacks, diabetic emergencies and much more!

In addition to the above syllabus K2 International utilises a range of simulated environments both indoor and outdoor alongside high-fidelity training aids and instruction methods to teach the following supplemental skills to assist your operations as first responder in a range of challenging environments including:

• Improvised techniques for managing catastrophic haemorrhage, suspected c-spine/spinal injuries, vehicle extrication without extrication equipment, and improvised use of common household items to manage burns, sprains, strains & fractures and much more!

• Care Under Fire medical management techniques and care in semi-permissive environments. NB: this is simulated in one of our tactical villages and high-fidelity training aids with stage blood, flash bangs, smoke grenades and for an extra fee - paintball markers to return 'fire'

• High energy RTC vehicle extrication with live helicopter extrication training (helicopter safety brief included) - and for an extra fee learners can even have a go in the helicopter! (NB: K2I-EOC cannot guarantee availability of the aircraft and this is provided free of charge. No refunds will be given if the aircraft is not available or weather is not suitable for flight operations).

Who is our FREC 3 course for?

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder.

Among the first to arrive at a scene, first responders typically include 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 as well as those working in high risk environments including the military, power stations, agriculture and manufacturing.

How is our FREC 3 course assessed?

• 11 x practical assessments/skills tests

• 1 x theory assessment (multiple choice question paper)

• 1 x invigilated exam.

How do we certify our FREC 3 course?

You will gain your FREC 3/First Responder certification immediately after successful completion of the course which will including the following certificate and optional assessments (clinical governance dependent):

• Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care

  • For learners with appropriate clinical governance management and procedures in place and upon successful assessment(s), the certificate will annotate the additional optional extras that K2I includes free of charge.

    • Supraglottic airway device use

    • Penthrox administration

    • Entonox administration

    • Naloxone Hydrochloride administration

    • Blood glucose measurement

Do we offer the FREC 3 refresher course?

Yes, we offer the shortened 3-day FREC 3 refresher course, however we believe in our delivery approach so much that we encourage all learners wishing to update their FREC 3 certification to attend all 5 days of the ‘normal’ course with us. This ensures each learner gains full exposure to our uniquely high-fidelity and hyper-realistic assessment and teaching methods for all skills taught on FREC 3 and as such we offer a £175 discount for anyone with a valid FREC 3 certificate who wishes to attend our course to re-certify with us at K2 International.

Due to this, we do not regularly schedule shortened 3-Day FREC 3 refresher courses, however for groups of 6 or more please get in contact via our CONTACT US page to arrange dates to suit your schedule.