First Response Emergency Care (FREC4) – Level 4
Advance Your Career in Prehospital Medicine
Course Overview
The QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) RQF is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification tailored for those seeking to advance their careers in prehospital care. This FREC4 course is perfect for individuals aiming to work as an emergency care assistant, intermediate ambulance practitioner, event medical provider, associate practitioner, or healthcare assistant within the NHS or private ambulance services. FREC4 is also ideal for those pursuing specialist roles in the military, police, security, and fire services.
Building upon the foundational skills from the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), the FREC 4 qualification enhances your scope of practice in prehospital emergencies, significantly boosting your employment prospects. This course is part of a progressive suite of prehospital care qualifications leading to the QA Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic Practice (RQF).
Aligned with the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, the FREC 4 equips you with the competencies needed to respond to various prehospital emergencies, including major incidents, fracture immobilisation, caring for sick and injured children, and managing mental health crises.
Real Ambulance | Real Equipment | Real Training
What’s Covered?
- Initial Patient Assessment
- Physiological Observations
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Heart Disease
- Electrocardiogram Application and Monitoring
- Managing a Patient’s Airway – Supraglottic Airways
- Medical Gases – Including Dosages and Administration
- Thoracic Trauma
- Sepsis
- Maternity Care
- Respiratory Disorders and Infections
- Mechanisms of Injury and Kinetics
- Triage
- Full Body and Limb Immobilisation
- Sexual Assault
- Major Incidents
- Psychosocial Development in Children
- Emergency Care for Sick and Injured Children
- Mental Health Crisis
- Assisting the Clinician with Clinical Interventions
Assessment Methods
- Practical Assessments: 3 practical assessments to demonstrate hands-on skills.
- Skills Tests: 2 skills tests to assess specific competencies.
- Learner Workbooks: 3 workbooks to reinforce and test theoretical knowledge.
- Invigilated Exams: 2 invigilated exams to evaluate comprehensive understanding.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered over several weekends and with workbooks to eb completed between each weekend.
Weekend 1 – Day 1 & 2
Competition of Workbook 1
Weekend 2 – Day 3 & 4
Competition of Workbook 2
Weekend 3 – Day 5
Competition of Workbook 3
The course also offers 6 online check in sessions for learners to keep in touch with the training team if they wish, to support them through their educational journey.
Who Should Attend?
This course is available for those who have completed their First Response Emergency Care – Level 3 and have a valid in date certificate.
Entry Requirements
- Age: Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of training.
- Prerequisite Qualification: Successful completion of the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or a QA-recognised equivalent.
- Recommended Skills: While there are no other formal entry requirements, it is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent to benefit fully from the course.
Testimonials
“The whole team made me feel extremely comfortable and made the learning very fun, understandable, and engaging.” – Madison
“Loved every minute of it.” – Emma
“Amazing course and delivery. Lots of content covered but done in a diverse way at a pace that felt comfortable and not rushed. Really enjoyed the scenarios, both in the theory where we could work it out together as a team, and in the practicals where we could apply the knowledge. They really brought everything together and increased confidence!” – Georgia
“Fantastic trainer; very engaging.” – Holly
“I think that Matt is very supportive, he also keeps my attention and makes sure we all understood what we were being taught. 10/10 trainer.” – Sarah
“Matt and Andrew did amazing at engaging everyone in the learning, by making it hands-on and realistic and using practical demonstrations to make sure everybody could visualize what we were being taught.” – Darcey
Enrol Now
Ready to take the next step in your career? Enrol in the First Response Emergency Care Level 4 course today and enhance your skills in prehospital medicine.