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Pre-Hospital Care Courses

Qualsafe FREC 3 & FREC 4

First Response Emergency Care (FREC)

APLUS Medical Services & Training provides regulated pre-hospital care training through Qualsafe Awards, delivered by experienced frontline clinicians.

Based at Unit B25, Bolsover Business Park, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6BD, our training facility provides a modern, fully equipped learning environment designed around practical, hands-on scenario-based learning.

We deliver a progressive First Response Emergency Care (FREC) pathway, including Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) and the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4).

The FREC Pathway

The FREC qualifications provide a structured route for individuals looking to develop their knowledge and practical skills in pre-hospital emergency care.

FREC 3 provides a foundation in emergency and pre-hospital care, developing the knowledge and practical skills required to assess and manage patients in a range of emergency situations.

FREC 4 builds on the knowledge and skills developed at FREC 3, providing greater depth of clinical knowledge and assessment and management skills for those progressing within pre-hospital care.

The pathway is designed to support individuals at different stages of their pre-hospital care journey, whether entering the sector for the first time or developing existing knowledge and experience.

All our regulated qualifications are delivered in accordance with the requirements of Qualsafe Awards and are regulated by Ofqual.

At APLUS, we combine the requirements of the regulated qualification with realistic, scenario-based training, helping learners develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to provide effective patient care in the pre-hospital environment.

Start Your Pre-Hospital Care Journey

Whether you are considering a career in pre-hospital care, looking to progress within the ambulance sector, or developing your existing clinical skills, APLUS Medical Services & Training can support you through your next step.

Explore our FREC courses below or contact our team to discuss which qualification is right for you.

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Qualsafe Level 3 Award

First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

Pre-Hospital Care Course

A foundation-level pre-hospital care qualification, ideal for those beginning their journey in emergency care or working in roles where they may be required to provide immediate medical assistance.

Develop skills in: Patient Assessment, Basic Life Support, Trauma and Managing Medical Emergencies

Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate

First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

Pre-Hospital Care Course

Advance your pre-hospital care knowledge and build on existing emergency care skills. FREC 4 develops more advanced patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and patient management skills, supporting progression into further roles within the emergency care environment, including opportunities to progress towards Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) roles.

Develop skills in: Patient Assessment, Clinical Management, Trauma, Medical Emergencies and more complex pre-hospital scenarios.

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