First Response Emergency Care level 3 (FREC 3) is a 5 day pre-hospital care course that is  specifically designed for those seeking a career in the emergency services, ambulance services, the event medical sector or those who work in high risk workplaces.

FREC 3 is also a regulated and nationally recognised prehospital care qualification that is clinically endorsed by The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and fulfils the competencies set out in the Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) skills framework at descriptor level D.

RTACC however is designed to meet the specific casualty care needs of the emergency services and high-risk industries, providing tried and tested life-saving skills in a 3 day course. RTACC offers a highly focused, well researched and totally current emergency care course for individuals who may potentially face casualties with life threatening trauma and medical conditions.

RTACC is a also a accredited course that meets the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care (FPHC), Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) guidelines level E of The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (one level higher than FREC). Candidates will be empowered to manage serious medical and trauma emergencies in an immersive and engaging manner, developing knowledge, real-world skills and confidence.

RTACC guides the learner to identify and manage time critical injuries with appropriate interventions. Hands-on experience, live actors, casualty simulation and short highly focused lectures providing the perfect balance of theoretical and practical learning.

We have delivered both suites of courses and find RTACC to be a far superior course in terms of course syllabus, background and objective. 

Yes.

As of October 1st 2021 anyone applying for a SIA licence will need to have undertaken a first-aid or ‘equivalent’ qualification. All of our Immediate Emergency Care Programme qualifications meets the requirements of the SIA for close protection officers and fulfils the SIA first aid requirements to obtain a Level 3 SIA license.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in casualty care (enhanced First Aid) relevant to a particular specialisation (responding to medical emergencies) within an occupation e.g. Emergency Services, Close Protection Operatives and industrial Emergency Response teams.

This qualification demonstrates to employers and education establishments a learner’s ability to develop their skills and knowledge in technical and non-technical skills and casualty care. It would strengthen a university application to study a healthcare related subject such as medicine, paramedic science and nursing.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in casualty care (enhanced First Aid) relevant to a particular specialisation (responding to medical emergencies) within an occupation e.g. Emergency Services, Close Protection Operatives and industrial Emergency Response teams.

This qualification demonstrates to employers and education establishments a learner’s ability to develop their skills and knowledge in technical and non-technical skills and casualty care. It would strengthen a university application to study a healthcare related subject such as medicine, paramedic science and nursing.

In addition to this RTACC, unlike its comparison courses has been created by subject matter experts in pre-hospital care that follows evidence-based practice meaning the course constantly evolves to remain up to date and consistent with the best standards in pre-hospital care. 

Furthermore, unlike FREC and FPOS providers, all RTACC training providers have to be approved by The ATACC Group and pass a 5-day instructors’ package. 

We’re true believers that you get what you pay for and every RTACC provider, irrespective of price will deliver a good package. However, The Medics Lodge aspire to deliver a great package therefore we do charge a higher course fee. For transparency to our clients, we charge more because not only do we offer more, but we also give more.