First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Refresher Course
Key Features
Of this FREC 3 Ref Course:
- Update core competencies in pre-hospital emergency care to maintain compliance with current UK resuscitation and trauma guidelines
- Refresh practical skills in patient assessment, airway management and life support techniques through supervised scenario practice
- Reinforce decision-making processes for medical and trauma emergencies encountered by first responders in workplace and public settings
- Review safe use of emergency equipment including oxygen therapy, AEDs and haemorrhage control devices
- Prepare for re-certification assessment with focused revision of protocols and evidence-based interventions
Course Date Availability
FREC 3 Ref training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £350 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Manchester | 8th Jul 20263rd Aug 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Refresher provides qualified responders with a structured update of the knowledge and practical skills required to deliver immediate care in emergency situations. It aligns with current UK guidelines from the Resuscitation Council UK and Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, ensuring delegates remain competent in assessing and managing casualties until further medical help arrives.
In 2026 this refresher continues to serve as the recognised route for renewing the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care, supporting roles where higher-level first aid is a regulatory or contractual requirement.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Event medical responders and crowd safety teams
- Security personnel with existing FREC 3 certification
- Industrial first aiders in high-risk workplaces
- Community first responders and voluntary ambulance crews
- Fire and rescue personnel requiring clinical skills maintenance
- Close protection officers and private security medics
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Systematic primary and secondary patient assessment including history taking
- Advanced airway management with adjuncts and suction
- High-quality CPR, AED operation and post-resuscitation care
- Recognition and management of medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, asthma and hypoglycaemia
- Trauma care including spinal immobilisation, haemorrhage control and fracture management
- Oxygen therapy administration and monitoring of vital signs
- Triage principles and handover to arriving ambulance crews
Course Agenda
Overview:
The refresher runs over three consecutive days combining short theory updates with extensive practical drills and realistic scenario exercises in a dedicated training environment.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Scene safety and initial patient assessment
- Airway management and breathing interventions
- Circulation, CPR and AED protocols
- Medical emergency recognition and treatment pathways
- Trauma assessment and haemorrhage control
- Special circumstances including burns, poisoning and environmental emergencies
- Communication, documentation and handover procedures
- Equipment checks and infection prevention
Private Courses On-site
First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Refresher training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (refresher) certificate. The qualification remains valid for three years. Delegates are advised to maintain a personal CPD log and book their next refresher before expiry to avoid a full requalification course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Refresher questions:
The course is delivered over three full days of combined theory and practical training.
Delegates must hold a current and valid First Response Emergency Care Level 3 certificate or equivalent recognised qualification.
The programme reviews patient assessment, airway management, CPR and AED use, medical emergencies, trauma care, oxygen therapy and handover procedures.
Assessment includes continuous practical observation, a multiple-choice theory paper and a final practical scenario test.
You receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care certificate upon successful completion.
The certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue.
If your certificate has expired you may need to complete the full initial FREC Level 3 course rather than the refresher.
FREC Level 3 covers a wider scope including advanced airway adjuncts, oxygen therapy and more detailed trauma protocols than the First Aid at Work qualification.
Comfortable clothing suitable for practical exercises, a notepad and pen, and any personal medication you may require during the day.
The qualification supports entry-level responder roles but does not replace paramedic registration or IHCD technician training.
Yes, delegates complete multiple supervised practical scenarios covering resuscitation, trauma and medical emergencies.
You should complete a refresher every three years to maintain the qualification and stay aligned with current clinical guidelines.
Prices per person typically start at £350. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This refresher focuses on consolidating existing competence through deliberate practice and current evidence-based updates rather than introducing entirely new concepts.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group