QA Level 3 First Response in Emergency Care (FREC 3) - Weekend Course

Kick-start your journey into the medical field and train with us in our brand-new, state-of-the-art training suite! This is the leading qualification for anyone looking to work in event medical cover or take their first steps toward a future career in the ambulance service.

The Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (FREC3 – Level 3 RQF) is recognised across the industry as the gold standard for event medics, providing all the essential skills required by the HSE — and much more. For those with bigger ambitions, it is also the first stage on the pathway to becoming a Paramedic, with progression routes allowing you to qualify in as little as two years.

Across an engaging and hands-on 5-day course, you will complete the competencies outlined in the PHEM Skills Framework at Descriptor Level D. You’ll develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to respond to a wide range of pre-hospital emergency situations.

Whether you’re looking to volunteer, enhance your professional skill set, or begin a long-term career in emergency care, FREC3 is the perfect place to start.