Course Introduction
FREC 3 is a regulated, nationally recognised pre-hospital care qualification, typically delivered over 5 days. It builds essential pre-hospital emergency care skills and forms the entry point to the FREC pathway.
Course Overview
FREC 3 is a regulated, nationally recognised pre‑hospital care qualification. It is typically delivered over 5 days with 43 contact hours plus pre‑course reading.
Course overview:
- Builds essential prehospital emergency care skills
- Exceeds standard First Aid at Work requirements
- Forms the entry point to the FREC pathway (Levels 3–6)
- Suitable for: event medics, security, close protection, emergency responders, high‑risk workplaces, and those progressing toward ambulance roles.
This course is accredited under Qualsafe.
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