QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care
Qualsafe-accredited | 5-Day Course + Self Directed Study | Split & Intensive Formats
📈 Advance Your Prehospital Care Skills
The FREC 4 qualification is designed for those looking to extend their scope of practice beyond FREC 3 — whether you're aiming to work in ambulance services, remote medicine, or advanced event care. This course delivers deeper knowledge and enhanced hands-on skills, preparing you for high-acuity scenarios in the field.
Delivered by experienced clinicians at our Radlett-based training centre, FREC 4 is mapped to national occupational standards.
📋 Key Course Information
Duration: 5 taught days + guided learning hours
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire (WD7)
Accreditation: Qualsafe Awards – Level 4 RQF
Certification: Indefinite with continuous CPD
Assessment: Written exams, practical skill stations & scenarios, Workbooks
Entry Requirement: Valid FREC 3 or recognised equivalent
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Advanced trauma management (chest, abdominal, spinal injuries)
- Management of medical emergencies including sepsis, cardiac conditions, diabetes, and anaphylaxis
- Suction, airway adjuncts and i-gel insertion
- Oxygen therapy and assisted ventilation
- Patient monitoring and interpretation (SpO₂, BP, ECG, blood glucose)
- Safe administration of emergency medical gases
- Major incident and triage management
- Clinical documentation and patient handovers
- Scene management, risk assessment, and decision making
📅 Delivery Options
We offer two flexible formats to suit your learning style:
Intensive Format:
- 5 consecutive days (Monday–Friday)
- Workbooks 1-3 completed after the course
- Days 1-2
- 2 week study break to complete workbook 1
- Days 3-4
- 4 Week study break to complete workbooks 2 & 3
- Day 5
Both options lead to full qualification and certification.
👥 Who Should Attend?
- First responders progressing from FREC 3
- Private ambulance staff and event medics
- Close protection operatives
- Offshore, remote, or hostile environment medics
- Those seeking to enhance clinical leadership in prehospital settings
❓ FREC 4 FAQs
What do I need to enrol?
A valid FREC 3 certificate or equivalent. Contact us if you're unsure about recognised prior learning (RPL).
How is FREC 4 assessed?
A mix of practical assessments, written exams, and scenario-based testing over the 5-day course plus three workbooks to be completed away from the course.
Can you deliver this at our location?
Yes — onsite training is available for groups. Get in touch for a tailored quote.