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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