A first responder is a person who is trained to provide immediate medical assistance at the scene of an emergency. They are often the first to arrive and are responsible for stabilizing patients, delivering life-saving interventions, and coordinating with other medical professionals.

The FREC 3 qualification is a nationally recognized qualification that covers a range of skills, including:

• Assessing an incident

• Assessing and managing a patient's airway

• Managing an unresponsive patient

• Using an AED

• Administering emergency oxygen

• Assessing and managing trauma patients

• Managing catastrophic bleeding

• Managing chest injuries

• Managing wounds and eye injuries

• Managing a patient with sudden poisoning

A FREC 4 medic has completed the Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), is prepared to respond to a variety of prehospital emergencies and urgent situations.

• Patient assessment

  They can assess and manage injuries and illnesses, and conduct thorough patient assessments  

• Medical knowledge

  They understand the structure and function of the heart, how to use an electrocardiogram (ECG), and how to manage a patient's airway  

• Emergency care

  They can provide efficient care, uphold safety protocols, and deliver care for a range of emergencies, including major incidents, mental health crises, and sick and injured children  

• Psychosocial development

  They can assess a child's psychological, social, and emotional development, and provide appropriate advice and support