QA LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN FIRST RESPONSE EMERGENCY CARE (RQF)

ABOUT

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.

FREC 4 is made up of three mandatory units over 5 days followed by the completion of 3 research workbooks, post-course, to cement your knowledge and understanding.

FREC 4 fulfils the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, this fantastic 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 problems and more.

LOCATION

Your course will be held near Shelve, Shrewsbury. The address will be given to you in your joining instructions.

DURATION

5 days

ASSESSMENT

There are both practical and written assessments during the course that all need to be completed to pass and 3 research workbooks that are required to be completed in your own time after the tutored course.

Once all assessments have been completed satisfactorily you will receive a certificate to formalise your qualification and will remain valid with an annual Immediate Life Support refresher course and CPD.

PRE REQUESITES

You must be 18 years or older on the first day of the course and hold a current QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care, or an accepted equivalent.

YOUR TRAINER

Your will receive training from one of our highly qualified and skilled trainers. They have a wide range of experience both in the classroom and in prehospital care in settings such as the ambulance service, search and rescue and the military so they know their subject. You can look forward to fun and enjoyable sessions that will leave you enthused about the subject and feeling confident to practice your new skills in real life situations.

THIS COURSE REQUIRES 4 STUDENTS TO RUN. YOUR COURSE WILL BE CONFIRMED NO LATER THAN 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.