CFR to FREC 3 RPL Course

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If you're a committed Community First Responder (CFR) aiming to advance your skills and credentials, progressing from CFR to FREC 3 could be the ideal progression. Acquiring the FREC 3 qualification not only enriches your emergency care capabilities but also broadens your prospects within the pre-hospital care sector.

Recognising the invaluable experience and training that CFRs contribute, Qualsafe Awards has introduced a tailored 2-day FREC3 RPL Course. This course is specifically crafted for learners  who already possess one of the approved qualifications. 

 The FREC 3 RPL Course is a 2-day course designed to build on your existing knowledge and skills. Allowing those with either a regulated qualification (listed below) or whom are current CFRs to progress to FREC3 smoothly.

1. Pre-course study 14hrs
2. 16 hours of contact teaching time
3. Post-course CPD and Placements*

Highfield Level 3 Awards:

Emergency Care for First Responders

First Aid Response

SFJ Awards Level 3 Awards:

First Person on Scene Support

Casualty Care for Fire and Rescue Services

ITC Level 3 Award:
First Aid for Firefighters

TQUK Level 3 Award:
Initial Person on the Scene of an Incident

DAO Level 3 Award:
Immediate Emergency Care Provider

QNUK Level 3 Awards:
First Responders

First Person on Scene (International)

Rescue Trauma and Casualty Care (RTACC)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate:
First Person on Scene (FPOS)

Safecert Level 3 Award:
First Person on Scene for an Emergency First Responder

FAQ Level 3 Awards:
First Responders on Scene: Amb. Ser. Community Responder

First Responders on Scene: Emergency First Responders

Immediate Emergency Care: Fire and Rescue Services

‘999’ internal casualty care/first responder courses:

RNLI Casualty Care

HMCG Casualty Care (CERCC)

Mountain Rescue Casualty Care

Lowland Rescue Casualty Care

Cave Rescue Casualty Care

Mines Rescue Casualty Care

NHS Ambulance Service Community First Responder (CFR)

These qualifications are recognised for the Level 3 RPL route, and individuals holding any of these qualifications are eligible for the 2-day CFR Upskill Course. We may require some additional information if you hold any of the 999 internal casualty care/first responder courses.

Learners must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the training. 

 Due to the assessments, adequate numeracy and literacy skills are needed to obtain a pass.

• Roles and responsibilities of pre hospital care provider 
• Incident assessment and management
• Catastrophic bleeding 
• Airway assessment and management
• Emergency oxygen administration & Pulse oximetry
• Basic life support and AED/defibrillation 
• Bag Valve Mask (BVM) and pocket mask
• Respiratory system and breathing difficulties 
• Triage 
• Medical Emergencies 
• Burns and scalds
• Minor Injuries 
• Trauma assessment and management
• Head and spinal injuries
• Helmet removal

Continuous assessment is applied through the course.  In addition to this, there are:

• 3 Multiple Choice Questionnaires
• 1 Invigilated Exam
• 5 Practical Assessments

 Continuous formative assessment conducted throughout the course  

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

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.

This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. 

To remain qualified, this qualification must be retaken before the certificate expires.

£225 per person inc VAT

To book a FREC3 Requalification course with Acute Medics, see our upcoming courses.

For more information, or if you have any questions please contact us.