FREC 3 – Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (2-6 November 2026)
This course includes
- Get qualified, gain confidence, and become event medic ready.
- Enhance your first aid knowledge with this 5 day course.
- Learn how to manage trauma, assess patients and deal with medical emergencies.
- Practical scenarios learning how to deal with real life emergency situations.
- Qualsafe nationally recognised qualification


Availability: 6 in stock
Course Details
First Response in Emergency Care level 3
FREC 3
2nd – 6th November 2026
£450
Be ready to respond when it matters most
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) (FREC 3) is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to gain essential, life-saving skills and step into the world of prehospital emergency care.
Ideal for first responders—including police, fire services, EMS personnel, security teams, and search and rescue—this course prepares you to act confidently and effectively in emergency situations.
Comprehensive, hands-on training
Delivered over an intensive 5-day programme (37 hours), you’ll develop the knowledge, practical skills, and clinical competencies required to operate safely within a clinically governed prehospital care environment.
Recognised and respected
This qualification is endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, giving you a trusted and respected certification that stands out.
Your pathway to progression
FREC 3 is more than just a course—it’s the first step in your career journey. It can lead to advanced qualifications such as the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) (FREC 4)
Start your journey today
Gain the confidence, skills, and recognition to make a real difference in critical situations—and take the first step towards a rewarding career in emergency care.
WHAT THIS COURSE ENABLES YOU TO DO:
- Give you knowledge, practical skills and confidence to treat patients first on scene.
- Progression to more advanced qualifications to work on frontline ambulances.
WHERE THIS COURSE CAN TAKE YOU:
- Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) roles
- Ambulance Technician, Paramedic and Nurse pathways
- NHS and private ambulance services
- Event and frontline medical roles
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
You will learn many new skills including
- Adult/Child/Infant basic life support
- Airway and ventilation skills
- Prehospital emergency trauma care
- Prehospital emergency medical care
AM I ELIGIBLE?
- You must be age 17 or over
- There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise learners to have a minimum of level 2 in literacy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid
Ready to secure your place?
Booking is quick and easy—simply pay a deposit to reserve your spot, with the remaining balance due no later than 7 days before the course begins.
We’re here to support you every step of the way. Training terms and conditions are available upon request, and our friendly training team is happy to help with any questions.
📞 Call us on 01158 570999 (option 2) to book your place or find out more.
Availability: 6 in stock
Why book this course with CMS?
- Learn from current frontline clinicians — real-world experience in every session.
- Suitable for professionals in event medical cover, emergency services, security or high risk workplaces.
- Become qualified in event medical care and the ideal starting point to build a career towards frontline emergency care.
- Trusted by individuals, NHS trusts and organisations across the UK.
- Military friendly, ELCAS approved for Armed Forces.
Availability: 6 in stock
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