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Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP)

Associate Ambulance Practitioner course – gain the practical skills and clinical knowledge needed to provide frontline emergency care and support patients in urgent situations.

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CERAD Emergency Driving

Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving level 3.

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First Aid Training Courses

Explore a wide range of first aid training courses, from basic life support to first aid at work, designed to equip you with the skills to handle any situation.

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FREUC Courses

A comprehensive range of prehospital care courses designed to build confidence & skills needed to respond in critical situations. FREC 3, FREC 4, FREUC 5

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Teaching, Assessing & Educational Courses,

Courses to develop your skills in delivering training, evaluating performance and maintaining high standards of quality assurance

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Training Packages

Train to become an Emergency Care Assistant, we offer a package of specially selected training courses to help you achieve your goal

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A selection of our high demand courses

Date Icon 21st August
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EFAW – 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work 21st August 2026

Qualsafe Emergency First Aid at Work – essential workplace training to build the confidence and skills needed to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

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Date Icon 29th September
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EFAW – 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work 29th September 2026

Qualsafe Emergency First Aid at Work – essential workplace training to build the confidence and skills needed to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

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Date Icon 11th - 25th November
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Award in Education and Training (AET) 11th November 2026

Advance your teaching career with the Level 3 AET course - a practical, recognised qualification that gives you the skills and confidence to teach in further education and training.
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Date Icon 18th November
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Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) 18th November 2026

Boost your career with the Level 3 CAVA course and gain the skills to confidently assess learners in vocational and workplace settings.
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Date Icon 7th - 10th December
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Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA) 7th December 2026

Advance your career with the Level 4 IQA qualification and gain the expertise to oversee assessment quality.
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Date Icon 17th - 19th August
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FAW – 3 Day First Aid at Work 17th August 2026

Qualsafe First Aid at Work – comprehensive, practical training to equip you with the skills and confidence to handle workplace injuries and medical emergencies effectively.
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Date Icon 3rd - 7th August
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FREC 3 – Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (3-7 August 2026)

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care from CMS Training.
The essential entry point into prehospital care, building the practical skills and confidence to respond effectively in real emergency situations.
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Date Icon 3rd - 7th August
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FREC 3 – Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (3-7 August 2026) Scunthorpe

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care from CMS Training.
The essential entry point into prehospital care, building the practical skills and confidence to respond effectively in real emergency situations.
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Dedicated to providing expert pre-hospital care training

The CMS Training Academy is built to equip future responders, clinicians and instructors with the skills and confidence to thrive in real-world medical environments. Our Academy delivers accredited, career-focused training led by active frontline professionals.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to progress within pre-hospital care, our courses are designed to move you forward. From entry-level qualifications to instructor pathways, our training is practical, hands-on, and focused on what matters most: patient care, teamwork and clinical competence.

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frequently asked questions

What types of training courses do you offer?

We offer a wide range of clinical and non-clinical training, including FREC 3, FREC 4, FREUC 5, blue light driving (CERAD), teaching, assessing & IQA qualifications and CPD sessions. These courses support progression from first responder to advanced clinician or trainer and assessor.

We offer both. Our training packages combine key qualifications (e.g., FREC 3, FREC 4 and blue light driving) for those aiming to become Emergency Care Assistants or Technicians. View all of our training packages here.
Yes. We can deploy HCPC-registered paramedics, nurses, doctors, and advanced care practitioners as needed. These clinicians are trained in pre-hospital emergency care and can manage critical incidents on-site.
Our courses are led by experienced clinical educators, including practicing paramedics, technicians and advanced clinicians. You’re learning from people actively working on the front lines, who bring real-world experience into the classroom.
Our training centre, located at our headquarters in Nottingham, includes three dedicated classrooms and outdoor space for scenario-based learning. We also have realistic setups using vehicles, training mannequins and simulated casualty scenes to prepare learners for real emergencies.
Yes. Many of our clinicians take the AET and CAVA courses to become certified instructors and assessors. This allows them to teach and assess others on qualifications like FREC 3 and 4, helping to grow the next generation of responders.