FREC Level 3 course provides the emergency responder with an enhanced level of medical capability to deal with a casualty in a trauma or medical emergency.

First Response Emergency Care (FREC) 3

Duration

5 days

Location

Hereford, United Kingdom

FREC Level 3 provides the emergency responder with an enhanced level of medical capability to deal with a casualty in a trauma or medical emergency. The course focuses on the provision of effective trauma medical management in all environments and industries. Training is ideal for those working in VIP protection, close protection, private security and specialist agencies (e.g. Diplomatic Protection), and provides the Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care for the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence.

Course Accreditors

Course Content

FREC Level 3 aims to equip students with the essential medical skills, so that they are capable of delivering lifesaving immediate medical care.

As with all Prometheus courses, the emphasis is on short lectures, high instructor to student ratios, supervised practical skill sessions, and scenario-based moulages. This course covers all of the competencies required for certification as well as training in tactical medical support, ballistic & blast injury and a systematic approach to the management of trauma. The training includes important subject areas such as multiple casualty management & triage, road traffic collision management and medical planning.

The syllabus includes:

Basic medical planning

Incident assessment

Patient assessment

Trauma management

Manage catastrophic bleeding

Assess and manage patient's airway

Administer emergency oxygen

Manage a patient with head and spinal injuries

Manage a patient with injuries to bones, muscles and joints

Adult Basic Life Support and AED training

Environmental emergencies