FREC 3 – Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
The FREC 3 course Kent is an intensive, 5-day pre-hospital care qualification for those entering the ambulance, event medical, and security sectors. Delivered in Kent by operational medics, our FREC 3 course prepares you with the skills, confidence, and clinical knowledge to respond in high-risk situations.
Course Breakdown & Structure
- Pre-course study: Approximately 19 hours of online and workbook learning
- Contact learning: At least 35 hours (equivalent to 5 full days)
- Assessments: 13 practical tasks, 4 skills tests, and 3 theory MCQs, plus continuous formative feedback
- Qualification: Qualsafe RQF Level 3 certificate, valid for 3 years
What You’ll Learn
This course aligns with national pre-hospital standards and prepares you for real-world medical emergencies. Key topics include:
- Primary/secondary survey & scene management
- Airway adjuncts, manual airway support & emergency oxygen
- Catastrophic bleeding, trauma management & fracture care
- Adult–child–infant CPR, AED use & automated external defibrillation
- Management of medical emergencies—stroke, chest pain, intoxication, sepsis
- Clinical communication using structured handover (ATMIST)
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is ideal for professionals who are often the first responders in emergencies. Typical backgrounds include:
- Emergency services (police, fire, NHS staff)
- Event medical teams & private ambulance staff
- Security professionals—door supervisors, CPOs, crowd safety personnel
- Workers in high-risk environments—military, remote sites, industrial settings
Next Steps & Progression
Once qualified, you can proceed to advanced training such as FREC 4/5, Immediate Life Support (ILS), SALM, and Close Protection Medical courses. Our team can recommend the best route based on your background and career goals.
We are an approved Qualsafe Academy provider, delivering compliant and respected pre-hospital care training since 2016.
Why Train with BM Ambulance?
Our FREC 3 is delivered by ambulance clinicians who have real frontline experience. We run small-group, hands-on sessions at our Charing, Kent training centre, just minutes from local transport links. You’ll learn using authentic equipment—from emergency oxygen therapy to trauma kits—within scenario-focused environments that mirror real calls.
Book Your FREC 3 Course
Take the next step in your medical career today. Our upcoming FREC 3 dates and pricing are available below, with a course fee of £416.16 + VAT. Group bookings and custom sessions can be arranged on request.

FREC 3 is your gateway to working in medical, event, and high-risk environments.
Step Into Pre-Hospital Care With Confidence
Whether you’re starting a career in ambulance services, joining an event medical team, or building your skills for high-risk roles, the FREC 3 qualification sets a solid clinical foundation. Learn in small groups, taught by real ambulance professionals, using the same tools and scenarios seen in the field. Book today or check our upcoming dates.
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