Duration
5 Days
Course Overview
The Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) stands as the premier qualification for private ambulance providers, encompassing the breadth of skills requisite for serving as an Emergency Care Assistant. Over the course of 5 days, participants will delve into the intricacies of prehospital emergency care, achieving competency aligned with descriptor level E of the PHEM skills framework.
An Emergency Care Assistant plays a pivotal role within the UK healthcare landscape, operating as a vital member of ambulance crews, delivering urgent medical aid and facilitating transportation for patients in critical scenarios. This role is also highly esteemed within the events industry.
Embark on a transformative journey with the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) RQF, a nationally recognised qualification meticulously tailored to cater to aspiring Emergency Care Assistants. This comprehensive curriculum equips participants with the requisite theoretical knowledge and practical skills to navigate a spectrum of prehospital emergency care situations with confidence and proficiency.
As the next step of the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), this qualification broadens the horizons of prehospital care practice, unlocking myriad opportunities for career advancement within the NHS, private ambulance services, and specialised roles in the military, police, security, and fire services.
Prerequisites
Completion of the QA Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) or equivalent qualification.
What's Covered
Initial patient assessment
Physiological observations
Anatomy and physiology
Heart disease
Electrocardiogram application and monitoring
Managing a patient’s airway – supraglottic airways
Medical gases – including dosages and administration
Thoracic trauma
Sepsis
Maternity care
Respiratory disorders and infections
Mechanisms of injury and kinetics
Triage
Full body and limb immobilisation
Sexual assault
Major incidents
Psychosocial development in children
Emergency care for sick and injured children
Mental health crisis
Assisting the clinician with clinical interventions
Course Information
Venue:
All our 'Open' courses are delivered from our dedicated training venue:
Pulse South Coast Ltd,
Bentley Wildfowl,
Harveys Lane,
Ringmer,
BN8 5AF
On occasion we may use a separate venue, this will be advised on the course booking.
Facilities:
On your course you will be provided with tea & coffee making facilities and biscuits.
We are in a rural location so we recommend brining lunch with you on the day. There is a microwave & fridge on site for your use.
There is a garage that is approximately a 10 minute drive from our venue.
Parking:
We have a dedicated car park that is approximately a 300m walk to the training venue.
There is no additional cost to use this parking.
We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft while you are on our training courses or premises.
Please ensure to keep your personal belongings safe at all times.
What is required from you:
All courses are delivered in English, you must have a basic understanding of the English language to attend.
There is a requirement for you to show that you are capable of performing the skills you are taught on the course, due to this you will need to be physically able to demonstrate all practical elements of the course.
Dress:
As a company we pride ourselves on running immersive & practical training courses.
You will often be expected to kneel & work outdoors, please dress appropriately.
Identification:
As we deliver Ofqual accredited courses, there is a requirement for you to show a form of ID on the first day of the course.
This could be; a driving license, passport or something that clearly shows who you are.
Timings:
All of our courses have a minimum training time of six hours a day, we will often advertise a course as seven hours to include break times.
On occasion it is required to go over the scheduled times, however this will always be discussed with the group on the day.
Trainer:
During your course you will have a designated trainer for the duration.
They are there not only to assess for the qualification, but to offer you guidance and support throughout.
Security:
We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft while you are on our training courses or premises.
Please ensure to keep your personal belongings safe at all times.