FREC LEVEL 4

About this course

Course Duration:

5 Days (40 Hours)

Course Cost:

£568.00 (inc vat)

Course Description:

The Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) qualification is ideal for those who want to provide Prehospital care to patients requiring emergency treatment. As the next step for those who have completed the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) or equivalent, this Ofqual regulated qualification is the ideal foundation for those who are looking to progress their career in the emergency services, ambulance services, event medical sector or other high risk workplaces.

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10% off FREC Level 4 if you have completed your FREC Level 3 course with us in the last 18 months.

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FREC 4 Courses are not currently running.

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Contact us for more information. 

Course Description

The Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) qualification is ideal for those who want to provide Prehospital care to patients requiring emergency treatment. As the next step for those who have completed the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) or equivalent, this Ofqual regulated qualification is the ideal foundation for those who are looking to progress their career in the emergency services, ambulance services, event medical sector or other high risk workplaces. The qualification is accredited by Qualsafe Awards (the UK’s largest Awarding Organisation for first aid) and is clinically endorsed by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC). The Level 4 Certificate also meets the FPHC criteria at descriptor level ‘E’ on the Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Skills Framework. Why Choose Rapid Response Medical? Your FREC course will be taught by Paramedics with years of front line experience, taught from our dedicated training centre in the heart of the West Midlands you will train using the latest equipment. Rapid Response Medical has its own CQC registered ambulance service allowing us to run realistic and engaging scenarios using our own vehicles and facilities. Expect a fantastic training experience when you book with us. We also offer our students oppotunites to work on our BANK once qualified to gain valuble experience. The topics covered include:

  • Initial patient assessment
  • Physiological measures
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Heart disease
  • Electrocardiogram application and monitoring
  • Managing a patient’s airway – supraglottic airways
  • Medical gases – including dosages and administration
  • Thoracic trauma
  • Mechanism of injury and kinetics
  • Triage
  • Full body and limb immobilisation
  • Management of suspected or actual cases of sexual assault
  • Psychosocial development in children
  • Emergency care for sick and injured children
  • Dealing with a patient displaying signs of mental health problems
  • Assisting with advanced airway management, vascular access and infusion
Assessment and Requalification: Learners will be continually assessed throughout the Level 4 FREC® course and will be required to complete 3 workbooks post course. Successful candidates will receive a QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF). This is valid for lifetime as long as the holder keep up CPD and in date ILS certifcate. Entry Requirements: Learners must be at least 18 years old and should have successfully completed a Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) or an equivalent recognised qualification. It is advised that learners also have a minimum of Level 2 in numeracy and literacy. Progression: This qualification may be used towards achieving other pre-hospital care qualifications, including the Level 5 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF). Qualsafe now also offer a route to Paramedic through there range of FREC courses. Training Location & Facilities: Our courses are delivered from our dedicated training venue in Cannock, Staffordshire (15 Miles North Of Birmingham). Our facilities include a fully equipped training centre along with Ambulances and plenty of outdoor space for training.



Certification & Accreditation

Learners will be continually assessed throughout the duration of the FREC® course, with successful candidates receiving a QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) certificate. This is valid for lifetime as long as you continue CPD an hold an up to date ILS certificate.



Further Information

Your MUST hold a in date First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC) certifcate to attend this course.



 

Upcoming public course dates:

FREC Level 4 Cannock
Jul 08, 2019, 9:00 AM – Jul 12, 2019, 5:00 PM
Rapid Response, Cannock, UK
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WHY BOOK WITH US?

Rapid Response have been running accredited training courses for many years and have built up a fantastic reputation with our customers and also Qualsafe, the awarding body.

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All our courses are taught by experienced personnel with many years front line ambulance and training experience.

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We try to make our courses as practical as possible and introduce interesting scenarios

Rapid response medical services ltd

Response House, Brookfield Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0JN

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Registered In England: 11020015

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Tel: 01543 471 547

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info@rapidresponsegroup.co.uk