FIRST RESPONSE EMERGENCY CARE LEVEL 4
In Development
Course Prerequisites:
Valid FREC 3 Cert
Hold a valid FREC 3 Certificate (In date) and demonstrate skills to FREC 3 Scope of Practice
Continual Professional Development Portfolio
Each Candidate must hold a valid, CPD portfolio containing 118 hours of relevant and authentic standard Medical CPD evidenced.
Minimum Age
Each candidate must be 18 years old by the first day of the course starting
Who is it for?
This qualification is designed for individuals who have specific responsibilities in their workplace or within voluntary and community settings to provide prehospital emergency and urgent medical care. It is particularly suitable for those aiming to advance their careers within NHS or private ambulance services as an Emergency Care Assistant, Intermediate Ambulance Practitioner, Event Medical Provider, Associate Practitioner, or Healthcare Assistant. It also supports specialist medical roles within military, police, and fire services.
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Benefits of being qualified
Achieving the FREC 4 qualification brings a range of personal and professional benefits, including:
Enhanced Clinical Skills
Gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in assessing and treating a wide range of emergency and urgent medical conditions.
Wider Employment Opportunities
Qualify for more advanced positions within ambulance services, event medical teams, and specialist sectors requiring intermediate prehospital care.
Increased Responsibility
Become more confident and capable of managing complex patient presentations in challenging environments.
Greater Earning Potential
As your qualification level and responsibilities increase, so too can your earning potential.
Foundation for Further Learning
FREC 4 lays the groundwork for further qualifications, such as FRUEC 5 or HCPC-approved paramedic pathways.
Transferable Skills
The clinical, communication, and decision-making skills gained are valuable across many sectors, including the NHS, private healthcare, emergency services, and education.
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First Response emergency care level 4
5 Day intensive or Split weekend dates
Release Late 2025
Investment
TBD
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How long does it take to qualify?This qualification contains 1 mandatory unit (split into 3 components) with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 180 hours. Learners must complete all assessments successfully within the registration period to achieve the qualification. The maximum period to achieve this qualification, including any referrals is 12 months. TQT is the total number of hours required for a Learner to achieve this qualification. It has 2 elements: • Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is the time a Learner is being taught and assessed under the immediate guidance of a Trainer/Assessor, which for this qualification is 39 GLH (minimum), and • The number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation and study, including assessment, as directed by, but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of a Trainer, e.g. pre-course reading, research, assignment completion, mentored practice/work experience, etc. which for this qualification is 141 hours
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When will courses be running?We plan to be launching the FREC 4 courses late 2025. Our Paramedic instructor team are putting the building blocks together to give you the best learning experience. We will release course dates as soon as we have them set.
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What assessments are there?Practical assessments/skills tests – observed by the Trainer throughout the course, with the results of each learning outcome recorded on the practical assessment paperwork. There are 2 practical assessments and 3 skills tests for this qualification: • Immediate Life Support (Adult) practical assessment • Assessment and treatment of trauma practical assessment • Physiological observations skills test • Assisting with clinical interventions skills test • Immobilisation and extrication equipment skills test Assignments – 3 workbooks (1 per component) to be completed throughout the programme (off course)
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How can I book?Booking can be done directly through Rescue Med by contacting our team. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Call 01312021580 or email info@rescuemed.co.uk for more information.
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Is funding available?Some learners may be eligible for funding through employers or external schemes. Rescue Med / Adamantine Global can provide an invoice or letter of enrolment if needed for reimbursement or application purposes.