Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

The next step after FREC 3 is to grow your knowledge and understanding in pre-hospital care.

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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.

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Who should apply?

Learners must have:

A valid, in-date FREC 3 qualification or equivalent (contact us for details if unsure)
A portfolio of 118 hours of CPD in the last 3 years
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

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Requalification

There is no requalification for the FREC 4; however, learners are encouraged to keep a CPD portfolio and undertake yearly ILS assessments to keep knowledge up-to-date.

Once qualified, learners may progress onto the FREUC 5.

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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:

2 invigilated exams
2 skills tests
3 practical assessments
3 learner workbooks

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What our learners say

I did my Frec 4 from there Ross is very professional and really good person. Really enjoyed it and learned a lot from him. Really excited to use my skills in field. Thanks.

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Absolutely stellar performance and i have to say, unparalleled reliability. I do not know what we would do without Hearts.

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Very helpful you I recommend this company to anyone who want to get in frec level

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Really informative course that I enjoyed. Great group in the training sessions and huge thanks to Dennis for his brilliant training.

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Professional company. The instructor is an on duty first responder. This is an actual operational company. Can only recommend, especially if you are looking to work in first aid.

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