Qualsafe Level 4 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) 2025 – FREC4
5-Day Course in Maidstone, Kent
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 independent 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.
*Please note you will have to complete 3x workbooks within a year of the course conclusion to obtain your qualification. These can be done as quickly, or as slowly as desired.*
Overview
Fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, this qualification provides learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to be able to deal with a wide range of Prehospital care emergencies, such as: major incidents, fracture immobilisation, sick and injured children, mental health issues and more.
The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
- Resuscitation Council (UK)
- Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications
- The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC)
Assessment
Assesment is conducted via the following:
- 3 x Practical assessments
- 2 x Skills tests
- 3 x Learner workbooks
- 2 x Invigilated exams.
Intended Audience
This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide prehospital care to patients requiring emergency and urgent care/treatment. It is ideal for those looking to progress their careers within the NHS or private ambulance services as an emergency care assistant, intermediate ambulance practitioner, event medical provider, associate practitioner, healthcare assistant and supports specialist medical roles within the military, police and fire services.
This QA qualification is:
• For people who work as emergency care providers in various healthcare settings who would be expected to assess patients using a variety of methods, including physiological measures, and be able to act on their findings.
• Based on skill set E of the prehospital provider competencies Faculty of Prehospital Care (RCS Ed) framework.
This qualification should give Learners an intermediate level of prehospital care knowledge to deal with a
range of prehospital care situations.
Entry Requirements
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 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.
Why choose BPS?
- Courses available for 3 to 12 learners.
- Delivered by experienced instructors: NHS Trust Clinicians, former Police TEAMS Medics & Military CMT1 medics.
- We come to your workplace or host you at one of our global training centres.
- Latest, state-of-the-art medical training equipment.
- Realistic final scenarios, incorperating live actors and special effects.
- Arguably the most immersive and realistic medical training in the private sector.
Certification
Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 4 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) e-Certificate. Once the course is complete and all 3 workbooks have been submitted, marked and sent off.
This qualification is not a license to practice. Any interventions performed as part of your role must be in line with your own/organisational scope of practice and agreed ways of working.
Location
Our courses are delivered at our training room in Maidstone, Kent. Our training venue benefits from ample free parking and great rail links via Maidstone West & Maidstone East train stations. There are several options for accommodation in the local area including both a Premier Inn & Travelodge within a 1-minute walk of our centre, accommodation will be booked at your own expense.
If you would like us to run a course at your venue, this can be arranged. Please contact us at training@bps-ltd.org to discuss your options.
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Terms & Conditions:
1. Course Fee and Payment: The total course is paid in full in advance upon booking through this website.
2. Non-Refundable Policy: The course fee is non-refundable. However, if a learner is unable to attend the originally booked course, they may transfer their booking to an alternative future date.
3. Attendance and Participation: Delegates are expected to attend all parts and elements of the course. Participation in live deployments are mandatory, and one or more of these deployments will be assessed.
4. Venue and Live Exercises: The course will be conducted at a training centre as advertised. You will be expected to facilitate your own method of transport to attend these courses.
5. Course Modifications: The organiser reserves the right to modify the course content, live exercises, assessments, or guest lineup accordingly in line with continual course improvements within Highfield qualification guidelines.
Fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level E, this qualification provides learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to be able to deal with a wide range of Prehospital care emergencies, such as: major incidents, fracture immobilisation, sick and injured children, mental health issues and more.
