FREC Level 4 QA Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) | 5 day course

About the course

Course Description

As the next step for those who have completed the Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3), this qualification provides learners with a wider scope of practice in Prehospital care emergencies, allowing for greater employment opportunities.

Who’s it for?

The QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised Prehospital care qualification specifically designed for those looking to progress their career within the NHS or private 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.

What’s involved?

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. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.

Pre-requisites

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

You must have completed the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or the Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF) qualification