First Response Emergency Care at Colchester Rugby Club · 23–27 March 2026
Looking for a FREC course in Essex or specifically FREC training in Colchester? Lazarus Training is delivering the nationally recognised First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC 3) qualification at Colchester Rugby Club from Monday 23 March to Friday 27 March 2026.This is one of the most respected FREC 3 courses in Essex, providing a comprehensive foundation in pre-hospital emergency care. Whether you’re advancing your medical career or strengthening your workplace resilience, this course offers a highly practical and immersive route into professional first response roles.
Why take your FREC 3 course in Colchester, Essex?
Choosing a FREC Essex training venue means easy travel, strong local links, and a high-quality learning environment. Colchester Rugby Club offers ample space for both classroom learning and realistic outdoor scenarios, making it an ideal location for FREC training in Essex.
Why Lazarus Training?
Lazarus Training has delivered emergency care training across the UK and internationally for over a decade. We provide:
✔ Highly practical, scenario-focused training
All FREC Colchester sessions feature live role-players, moulage and realistic incident simulations.
✔ Trainers with real operational experience
Our medics, paramedics, and frontline responders bring genuine pre-hospital knowledge to every lesson.
✔ Fully recognised Qualsafe Awards certification
FREC 3 is part of the regulated FREC pathway and is widely accepted across the emergency services, security and high-risk industries.
✔ A convenient and accessible Essex training venue
Colchester Rugby Club is easy to reach from across Essex, with free on-site parking and excellent facilities.
If you’re searching for FREC 3 Essex, FREC courses near me, or FREC Colchester training, this course delivers everything you need.
Course Dates & Location
📅 23–27 March 2026 (Monday to Friday)
🕘 Approx. 09:00–17:00 daily
📍 Colchester Rugby Club, Mill Road, Colchester, Essex (CO2 7AF)
🚗 Free parking | 🚆 Good rail links | 🚌 Easy local transport
This programme is one of the few FREC 3 courses in Essex running in early 2026, and places typically fill fast.
What You Will Learn on the FREC 3 Course
The First Response Emergency Care Level 3 qualification provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to respond to a wide range of medical emergencies. This includes:
Full patient assessment skills
Scene management, primary surveys, and safe casualty handling.
Airway and breathing management
Use of airway adjuncts, oxygen administration, suction, and the latest CPR/AED guidance.
Trauma and bleeding control
Catastrophic haemorrhage management, burns, fractures, spinal considerations, and shock.
Recognition and treatment of medical emergencies
Asthma, anaphylaxis, cardiac issues, stroke, diabetic emergencies, seizures, and more.
Communication & handover
Using ATMIST and working with ambulance crews and emergency services.
This FREC Colchester course includes practical assessments, written elements, and immersive simulated incidents to build genuine confidence.
Who Should Attend This FREC Essex Course?
The course is ideal for:
- Event medics looking to progress
- Security professionals and close protection operatives
- Staff in high-risk workplaces
- Adventure and outdoor industry instructors
- Media workers and journalists operating in challenging environments
- Anyone wanting a recognised professional pre-hospital care qualification
No previous medical experience is needed—just commitment and engagement.
Progression from FREC 3
After completing FREC 3 in Colchester, learners can progress to:
➡ FREC 4
➡ Higher-level medical responder qualifications
➡ Roles in event medicine, security, or emergency response teams
FREC 3 remains the essential first step on the Qualsafe pre-hospital care pathway.
What to Bring
- Comfortable practical clothing
- Waterproofs/jacket for outdoor scenarios
- Notebook/lunch/snacks
Any personal first aid kit items you use (optional)
About Lazarus Training
Lazarus Training delivers medical, safety, and hostile environment training throughout the UK and internationally. Our clients include police forces, NGOs, media organisations, and global companies. We believe in training that is realistic, evidence-based, and focused on building confidence under pressure.
If you’re looking for FREC training in Colchester, FREC 3 Near Me, or the most practical FREC course in Essex, you’re in the right place.
If March 2026 isn’t the right time for you, get in touch or look for alternative dates on our online booking tool below:
March 2026
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23Mar
First Response Emergency Care Level 3
5 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a leading Level 3 prehospital care qualification. It equips first responders with essential life-saving skills, exceeding HSE first aid requirements. It also forms the first step of a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications. Participants will meet the competencies in the PHEM Skills Framework at Level D, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to handle various prehospital emergency care situations.- £750.00 excl. VAT
