Training

For prospective and existing event medics

Prehospital Care training

Peninsula Medics Ltd is Approved by Qualsafe Awards to deliver Ofqual regulated qualifications in prehospital care.

The First Response Emergency Care, or FREC suite is now a common route of entry to working or volunteering in event first aid and ambulance operations.

 

Upcoming Courses

Use the contact form below, or email training@peninsulamedics.co.uk for more information about our courses.

 

Administration of Medical Gases Β£130

Next Course:

πŸ“… 9th May 2026 *places available*

Perfect for anyone who may need to administer medical Oxygen or Entonox/ Nitronox as part of their role. This one day course explores the safety around storage and use of compressed gas cylinders, as well as the indications, contraindications and methods for administering medical gases.

Entry requirements:

Learners must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the training.
Already hold a minimum of:

  • Level 3 First Aid at Work (three-day) including defibrillator use or
  • Β FREC3

 

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FREC4 Β£550

Next Course:

πŸ“… 20th-24th July 2026

πŸ“… 12th-16th October 2026

TheΒ Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)Β is a regulated and nationally recognised Prehospital care qualification specifically designed for those looking to progress their career within the NHS or independent ambulance services as an emergency care assistant, intermediate ambulance practitioner, event medical provider, associate practitioner or healthcare assistant.

It is also ideal for those who are looking to work within specialist roles in the military, police and fire services.

Fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, this qualification provides learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to be able to deal with a wide range of Prehospital care emergencies, such as: major incidents, fracture immobilisation, sick and injured children, mental health issues and more.

Entry requirements:

Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training.

Learners must hold a valid (in date) Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or a valid
(in date) Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF) qualification or a QA recognised equivalent.

Learners must provide a continuing professional development (CPD) profile containing evidence of 118hrs study and/or
contextualised practice before they can begin the course.

There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid.

πŸ“š Free Anatomy and Physiology textbook and Course Manual (if required)

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FREC3 with Medical Gases Β£450

Next Course:

πŸ“…Β 1st-5th June 2026 *places available*

πŸ“… 6th-10th July 2026 *places available*

Our increasingly popular Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC3) with free additional Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases.

Widely regarded as the entry level qualification for those wishing to work in event first aid.

Recent feedback:

“Adam was amazing from start to finish, he made the course fun and informative, his knowledge and training method was amazing”

“Trainer catered to all our needs. Very supportive and explained things brilliantly. Understanding.”

“Very understanding with my ADHD. Regular movement breaks, broke words down very well, also provided fidgets. Kept me really engaged.”

“I have a clear understanding of my role and how far my skill set will go to clearly understand risks tha we should not take.”

“Adam is an excellent trainer with extensive knowledge & experience which adds greatly to the training given”

Entry requirements:

Learners must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the training.
There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid.

πŸ“š Free Course Manual

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FREC3 additional skills

Available only on closed courses for organisations able to demonstrate appropriate governance assurance.

Additional optional extra modules available at Β£15 per module:

πŸ‘„ Supraglottic Airway Device (igel)

πŸ€• Inhaled Analgesia (Entonox)

🦴 Inhaled Analgesia (Penthrox)

πŸ‘ƒ Administration of naloxone

🩸 Blood Glucose Measurement

Note that only learners who have clinical direction and operate within a governance framework (i.e. will be working for an organisation providing appropriate guidelines and support) are able to be taught and assessed using the FREC3 Optional practical assessment (Extended skills).

Learners not employed by Peninsula Medics Ltd must submit a completed FREC3 Optional Practical Assessments (Extended Skills) authorisation form signed by thier employer prior to being taught extended skills. Please get in touch for more information.

Each additional module requires an additional hour of training.

 

Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (for FREC4 upward) Β£130

Next Course:

πŸ“… 8th June 2026 *places available*

Please get in touch to discuss potential course dates

Our increasingly popular ILS course is perfect for FREC4 holders needing annual Life Support training.

The course is designed around practical scenario training with as little lecture style learning as possible.

Entry requirements:

Learners must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the training.
This qualification is designed for people who have been trained in clinical skills (at/or above level E on the PHEM framework) and actual and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within a field of work. They have a scope of practice and are guided by standard operating procedures, protocols, or systems of work but can make decisions relating to patient care.
Learners must have successfully completed a Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or higher Qualification or clinical grade, e.g. registered Nurse, Paramedic or Allied Healthcare Professional working in the out of hospital care/prehospital environment.

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Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medications Β£230

Next Course:

πŸ“… 9th/10th June 2026 *places available*

New to the Peninsula Medics Ltd Training and Development Unit!
“SALMs” equips the learner with the knowledge and skills to safely and confidently administer and monitor the effects of life saving medications over two days of face-to-face learning*

Entry Requirements:

Learners must:
β€’ Be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training and
β€’ Be employed by a CQC registered organisation (or overseas equivalent) and
β€’ Have successfully completed the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or a
QA recognised equivalent.
There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a
minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
* Course requires 14 hours face-to face learning which is most commonly spread over two days. There is an expectation of an additional 16 hours prereading and coursework to complete for a total of 30 hours.

Note:

While achievement of this qualification confirms learners have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, this does not imply a β€˜license to practice’ – the scope of practice will be determined by the organisation responsible for medication provision. This qualification does not allow a learner to obtain, store or medicate without clinical governance.

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