As the next step for those who have completed the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), this qualification provides learners with a wider scope of practice in prehospital care emergency allowing for greater employment opportunities.
The Qualsafe 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.
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 and provide continuing professional development (CPD) profile containing evidence of 118hrs study and/or contextualised practice (details shown in Appendix 5) before they can begin the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) qualification. 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.
This fantastic qualification builds on the knowledge gained in the Level 3 Qualification and is delivered over a minimum 5 day tutor lead period in addition to pre and post course study, where Learners will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to deal with a range of Prehospital care emergencies, including immobilisation, sick and injured children, mental health and major incidents along with assisting the clinician in a range of procedures.
Assessment for the FREC L4 Course
3 x practical assessments
2 x skills tests
3 x learner workbooks
2 x invigilated exams
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£545.00Price
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