FIRST RESPONDER EMERGENCY CARE LEVEL 3 (FREC3)

COURSE DURATION

5 Days

CERTIFICATION

AW Certificate (valid for 3 years)

COURSE INFORMATION

This course builds the skills and confidence needed to respond effectively in high-risk or time-critical situations. You will learn how to manage incidents, assess casualties, provide immediate lifesaving care, and support emergency services when they arrive. Training includes practical scenarios, simulated emergencies, and the essential medical skills required for environments where fast, accurate intervention can make the difference between life and death.

You will finish the course with the competence to take control of an emergency scene, deliver rapid treatment, and operate safely and effectively in demanding conditions.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The course content has been written by leading experts in the field of first aid and learners will cover the following topics:

  • Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first responder
  • Assessing an incident
  • Life-threatening and non life-threatening illnesses and injuries
  • Assessing and managing a patient’s airway
  • Using an AED
  • Administering emergency oxygen
  • Assessing and managing trauma patients
  • Catastrophic bleeding
  • Chest injuries
  • Compromised circulation
  • Wounds and eye injuries
  • Burns and scalds
  • Sudden poisoning
  • Head, spinal and musculoskeletal injuries
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Suspected major illness
  • Convulsions
  • Effects of environmental exposure
  • Adult and child resuscitation (CPR)

The First Responder Emergency Care course is a higher qualification than a standard first aid at work course, and therefore previous first aid experience or training is highly recommended before completing the FREC3 qualification.

WHY TRAIN WITH US?

Our courses focus on practical scenarios to ensure real-world readiness in emergencies.

Hundreds of businesses in Cardiff and beyond trust us for their first aid training, receiving consistently high reviews.

After certification, you’ll receive updates and reminders for when it’s time to renew your qualification.

Competitive pricing without compromising on quality. We also offer group discounts and corporate packages.

Why Choose Assero?

Expert Instruction in Cardiff: Our instructors have extensive hands-on experience delivering first aid training courses in Cardiff workplaces.

Location-Specific Training: We focus on the common types of first aid incidents likely to occur in Cardiff-based work environments, such as offices, construction sites, and public venues.

Accredited Certification: You’ll receive a recognised AW qualification upon completion.

Convenient Cardiff Location: Our Cardiff training centre is easy to access, with options for on-site training at your workplace.

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