Level 4 First Response Emergency Care
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Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
The Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) is an advanced, regulated pre-hospital care qualification designed for learners who have already completed the Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) and want to develop their emergency medical skills further. This qualification broadens your scope of practice in pre-hospital care and supports career progression into roles such as emergency care assistant, intermediate ambulance practitioner, event medic, associate practitioner, and other specialist response positions both in civilian and emergency services settings. It follows the recognised pre-hospital emergency care pathway and meets the competencies set out in the PHEM framework at descriptor level E.
What’s Included in the Course
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Advanced patient assessment and clinical decision-making
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Physiological observations and clinical monitoring
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Major incident management and triage
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Airway management including supraglottic airways and oxygen therapy
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Use of medical gases (including dosages and safe administration)
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Trauma care including chest and thoracic trauma
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Full body and limb immobilisation
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ECG application and monitoring
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Emergency care for sick and injured children
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Mental health crisis response
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Sepsis recognition and initial management
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Care considerations including maternity and paediatric emergencies
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Psychosocial development and context of emergencies
Course Details
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Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) – recognised pre-hospital care qualification
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Prerequisite: Must hold a valid Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) certificate to enrol
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Duration: Typically around 5 days classroom training with additional guided self-directed study
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Framework: PHEM descriptor level E (expanded emergency care competencies)
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Certificate Validity: Remains valid provided professional development (CPD/continuing training) is maintained
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Career Pathway: Supports progression into intermediate ambulance roles, emergency care assistant positions, and specialist responder roles
Contact
If you would like to discuss course availability, group bookings or upcoming training dates, please contact SBCS Medical Training today. Our team will be happy to guide you through the right qualification for your needs and help you take the next step with confidence.