About the course

Overview

The Highfield First Response Emergency Care (Level 3) qualification is a 5-day pre-hospital emergency care course — a widely-recognised entry-level standard for first responders in event medical, security-sector medical, and pre-hospital-support roles.

Who it’s for

For event medics, close-protection operatives, security personnel with medical duties, remote-site first responders, and voluntary ambulance support staff. Also suitable as an entry route into pre-hospital emergency care for those looking to progress into FREC 4 and beyond.

What you’ll learn

Patient assessment including primary and secondary surveys
CPR and AED use for adult casualties
Basic airway management
Management of shock, bleeding, and burns
Response to common medical emergencies
Trauma casualty handling and immobilisation
Casualty extrication and handover to receiving healthcare

Course details

Duration: 5 days
Cohort size: small groups for extensive practical skills development
Materials: printed learner materials and Highfield-issued certificate on successful completion
Assessment: ongoing practical assessment plus written knowledge evaluation

Accreditation and certification

Certified by Highfield Qualifications at Level 3. Widely recognised across the UK’s pre-hospital and event-medical sector. Certification valid for 3 years.

Delivered by

Delivered by Comera Medical Training’s pre-hospital care instructors, all with operational pre-hospital experience alongside current Highfield instructor certification.

Outcomes

On successful completion you’ll hold the Highfield First Response Emergency Care (Level 3) qualification — enabling you to operate as a first responder in event medical, security-sector medical, and pre-hospital support roles.

How it's delivered

Taught in person by an accredited tutor, at the venue shown for each date. Expect practical, hands-on sessions, so wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Highfield First Response Emergency Care (Level 3) | 5 day course

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