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Frec 3

Mental Health First Aid Course (MHFA) Swansea

ofqual regulated
qulification

Nationally recognised and internationally respected

ofqual regulated
qulification

Nationally recognised and internationally respected

ideal for

Event first aiders, security, outdoor professionals and high-risk environments.

certificate valid for
3 years

Re-qualification required every 3 years.

delivered by
qualified instructors

experienced, industry professionals.

about this course

Description

Mental Health First Aid Course 

  • Duration: 2 days
  • Location: Mercure Swansea, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9EG
  • Cost: £325.00 (includes registration, certification & all course materials)

Our 2-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to recognise signs of mental ill-health and offer appropriate support. You’ll also learn how to look after your own wellbeing and contribute to a more supportive environment in your workplace or community. There is a online assessment that needs to be completed within 28-days of taking the course.

Additional information

Dates

TBC

The Qualsafe FREC 3 (First Response Emergency Care Level 3) is a nationally recognised and Ofqual regulated qualification designed for those who require advanced first aid skills in the workplace, at public events, or in remote and challenging environments. It provides the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to manage a wide range of medical emergencies until further professional help arrives.

This course is ideal for event medical staff, security personnel, outdoor instructors, and anyone working in higher risk settings where enhanced first aid cover is required.

who is it suitable for?

  • Event medical staff and first aiders
  • Security personnel
  • Outdoor and adventure professionals
  • Anyone working in high-risk or remote enviroments

entry requirements

  • A minimum age of 18 years
  • English Level 2 (basic command of language)
  • No formal first aid qualification required (although prior knowledge if beneficial)

Course content

The FREC 3 syllabus covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Roles and responsibilities of a first responder
  • Operational readiness and human factors
  • Emergency services capabilities
  • Structured patient assessment
  • Mechanism of injury and incident
  • Life threatening bleeding control
  • Airway management and emergency oxygen
  • Breathing difficulties (trauma and medical)
  • Prehospital trauma care
  • Prehospital emergency medical care
  • responding to changes in risk and/or threat
  • Primary triage (Ten Second Triage) and lifesaving interventions
  • Moving and handling: in an emergency and assisting a clinician
  • Recording assessment findings
  • Environmental exposure
  • Immersion and submersion incidents
  • Adult, child and infant BLS and AED usage
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£299.99 Excluding VAT

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course duration

5 days

location

Neath (on-site training available)

Max Delegates

6 per course (to ensure high-quality training)

certification

Qualsafe FREC 3 (Ofqual Regulated) valid for 3 years

Assessment

x6 Practical skills tests
x3 Theory multiple choice exams
x2 Anatomy & physiology papers
x1 In-person invigilated written exam

Accreditation

Ofqual Regulated Qualification
(Reference Number: 610/5845/2)

Assess and manage a wide range of medical emergencies

Provide advanced life support life support including CPR and AED use

Use specialist equipment such as oxygen and airway adjuncts

Manage multiple casualties and major incidents

Record and report incidents effectively

Work confidently in high-risk and remote enviroments

why choose msw events?

We are an accredited Qualsafe training centre with experienced, real-world instructors. Our courses and delivered in a supportive, hands-on environment with a focus on practical skills, giving you the confidence to respond when it matters most.

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