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Level 4 Diploma in First Response Emergency Care (FREC)
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 4 Diploma in First Response Emergency Care (FREC), designed to provide advanced prehospital emergency care knowledge and practical skills for first responders, emergency medical technicians, and safety professionals. It emphasizes advanced life support, trauma management, pharmacology, and pediatric emergency care in line with international prehospital care standards. Participants will gain the competence to act as advanced responders, capable of stabilizing patients until definitive medical care is available.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 4 Diploma in First Response Emergency Care (FREC) |
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| Total Credits | 140 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 420 |
| Qualification Time | 1400 |
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Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Care Understanding body systems, vital functions, and their relevance to emergency interventions.
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Assessment and Treatment of Trauma Emergencies Managing fractures, head injuries, spinal trauma, bleeding, burns, and shock.
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Medical Emergencies in Prehospital Care Recognition and treatment of seizures, strokes, diabetic emergencies, and anaphylaxis.
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Airway Management and Ventilation Advanced airway techniques, suctioning, oxygen therapy, and assisted ventilation.
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Pharmacology in Emergency Care Safe administration of emergency medications, dosage calculations, and legal considerations.
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Management of Paediatric Emergencies Specialized care for infants and children, including CPR, choking, and febrile convulsions.
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Cardiac Care and Management Recognition and treatment of cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, and acute coronary syndromes.
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Respiratory Care and Management Managing asthma, COPD, respiratory distress, and advanced oxygen delivery methods.
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Patient Assessment and Monitoring Primary and secondary surveys, vital signs monitoring, and use of diagnostic equipment.
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Advanced Life Support Techniques ALS protocols, defibrillation, advanced resuscitation, and team‑based emergency response.
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Builds competence in advanced prehospital emergency care
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Enhances compliance with UK FREC framework and international EMS standards
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Strengthens skills in trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and pediatric emergency management
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Provides tools for advanced patient assessment and pharmacological interventions
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Offers recognized certification to support progression toward paramedic training
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Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and first responders
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Industrial and corporate emergency response teams
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Firefighters and rescue personnel
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Safety officers in high‑risk industries
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Individuals preparing for paramedic or advanced prehospital care qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical skills assessment + scenario‑based evaluation
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Format: MCQs, case studies, and advanced emergency care simulations
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 3 practical assessments
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 5 days (40–45 hours total)
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Certification: Level 4 Diploma in First Response Emergency Care (FREC)
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