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Building on knowledge
Take your FREC 3 skills to the next level and build upon your knowledge to widen your scope of practice in pre-hospital care emergencies.
Delivered by experienced clinicians
Training is led by qualified clinicians who bring frontline experience into every session.
Ongoing Support
As well as the hands-on practical skills you will learn during the 5 face-to-face days. Our trainers continue to offer support while you complete your workbooks at home.
Who should apply?
Learners must have:
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A valid, in-date FREC 3 qualification or equivalent (contact us for details if unsure)
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A portfolio of 118 hours of CPD in the last 3 years
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Aged 18 or over at the start of the course
There are no other formal entry requirements; however, this course requires independent learning and research, and it is strongly recommended that learners have at least a level 2 in literacy or equivalent.
The FREC 4 course is designed for those wishing to progress their careers in pre-hospital care including those working in the NHS, event medicine, military, police, or fire services. The FREC 4 meets the requirements set out in the PHEM skills framework at level 4
Course Structure and Assessment
The FREC 4 is taught over 5 intensive, face-to-face days. During these days you will cover all the theory needed to complete workbooks post-course. You will also be set a number of skill stations, practising hands-on learning, assessing and simulating patients and performing techniques such as supraglottic airway insertion and ECG recognition.
Throughout the course you will be assessed by:
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2 invigilated exams
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2 skills tests
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3 practical assessments
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3 learner workbooks
