QUALSAFE FREC PATHWAY
Pre-hospital care courses
From FREC 3 to the Level 5 FREUC diploma — the qualifications for first responders, event medics and anyone building a career in emergency care.
The FREC pathway
Each level builds on the last, from confident first responder to autonomous emergency care practitioner.
LEVEL 3 · STEP 1
FREC 3
First Response Emergency Care — the foundation for event medics and responders, including trauma, medical emergencies and oxygen therapy.
LEVEL 4 · STEP 2
FREC 4
Builds on FREC 3 with deeper assessment, more interventions and supervised practical experience.
LEVEL 5 · STEP 3
FREUC 5
The Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care — a route to working as an autonomous emergency care practitioner.
Requalify and add skills
KEEP FREC 3 CURRENT
FREC 3 Requalification
Refresh and requalify your FREC 3 before your certificate expires.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
FREC 3 RPL
Already hold relevant experience or qualifications? Gain FREC 3 through RPL.
LEVEL 3
Life-Saving Medications (SALM)
Safe administration of emergency medications within your scope of practice.
LEVEL 4
Immediate Life Support
Out-of-hospital adult immediate life support for responders and clinicians.
KIT OUT FOR THE ROLE
Response bags built for FREC
We stock fully kitted FREC 3, FREC 4 and paramedic response bags, packed and ready for event and responder work.
Pre-hospital FAQs
Can't see your question? Call 01823 214134 or email info@apex-mr.co.uk.
Do I need FREC 3 before FREC 4?
Yes. FREC 4 builds directly on FREC 3, so you'll need a current FREC 3 (or an equivalent recognised qualification) to enrol.
How long is FREC 3 valid?
FREC 3 is valid for three years. Book a FREC 3 Requalification course before it expires to stay current.
Is there pre-course learning?
Yes. FREC 3, FREC 4, FREUC 5 and SALM all have pre-learning, which you'll find in our Learner Resources.
Can FREC help me work at events?
FREC qualifications are widely used by event medical providers. Once qualified, you're welcome to apply to join our team.
Planning your pre-hospital career?
Talk to our training team about which level is right for you and when the next cohorts start.