Overview

The QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) (RQF) is an accredited, regulated and quality assured training course that is recognised throughout the UK. It is the second step within the FREC pathway and is accepted by the private ambulance and event medical sector as an entry to mid-level qualification that can qualify you to work as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA) whilst progressing towards FREC 5 and finally the QA Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic practice which licenses you to work as a HCPC registered Paramedic within the UK.

It is also one of few qualifications that is recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for licensing higher-level Close Protection Officers (CPOs) and others within executive protection, maritime and security roles. As well as this, it has been endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC) at PHEM level E, making it widely recognised and useful for securing work within high risk, remote or first responder type roles.

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Who Is It For?

• Close Protection Officers (CPOs) and others working within executive protection, maritime or security roles who are currently FREC 3 qualified but wish to upskill and improve their career prospects.

• FREC 3 qualified individuals working within the private ambulance, healthcare and/or event medical sector who wish to progress along the FREC pathway into higher paying, more autonomous and advanced roles.

• Individuals working within high risk, remote or first responder type roles who are currently FREC 3 qualified but need a medical care qualification that is more advanced. Some examples include: Community First Responders (CFRs), overseas journalists, offshore workers, TV, film and cabin crews, Police and Fire Service, Au Pairs, aid workers and expedition leaders.