
Course Prerequisites:
Valid FREC 3 Cert
Hold a valid FREC 3 Certificate (In date) and demonstrate skills to FREC 3 Scope of Practice.
Unless candidates hold a valid RPL certificate inline with the Qualsafe RPL policy.
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
Rescue Med Academy,
Roslin
Midlothian Innovation Centre
Investment
£625.00




