FREC 4 First Response Emergency Care (Level 4)
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Course Length:
5 Days
Max Learners:
2
Certificate Validity:
3 Years
Price for this course
Price for Groups at Your Location:
POA
Price for Individuals at AML:
£495.00 + VAT
This course is currently not available as a blended course
Course Description
This 5-day Level 4 FREC ® First Response Emergency Care course is 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 within the security, military, police and fire services.
The qualification is endorsed by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC). The qualification also meets the PHEM Skills Framework.
Course Content
- 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
Availability
- On-site course (training for groups at a time and venue of your choice)
- Open courses (courses available at our training venues)
Delivery Method
- Face to Face (5 Days in the classroom)
Assessments
- 3 x Practical assessments
- 2 x Skills tests
- 3 x Learner workbooks
- 2 x Invigilated exams
Pre-requisites
- Learners must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of training.
- To benefit from the training, we advise that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid.
- If you believe changes may be needed to the course or its assessment due to a disability, please inform us as soon as possible, or at least two weeks before the start date. In most cases, this will allow us enough time to assess your requirements and implement any adjustments.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive an Ofqual-regulated Level 4 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) eCertificate.
Included in the Price
- Industry-leading training (5 days face-to-face).
- Comprehensive course manual
- e-Certificate on successful completion
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