Emergency Care Assistant Programme
The Emergency Care Assistant programme has been designed for individuals wishing to progress their career within the organisation to Emergency Care Assistant by obtaining all the qualifications, skills and experience to work successfully in this role.
To become an Emergency Care Assistant you will need to achieve the following qualifications:
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Qualsafe Awards Level 3 First Response in Emergency Care (FREC 3)
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Qualsafe Awards Level 4 First Response in Emergency Care (FREC 4)
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FutureQuals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Pathway 1, C1 programme.
All qualifications obtained as part of this programme are regulated and nationally recognised prehospital care, and emergency response ambulance driving qualifications specifically designed for the emergency care assistant position.
The FREC 3 is the first step to undertake.
The next step is to achieve the FREC 4 qualification.
The FAQ Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving has been designed with extensive input from NHS Ambulance Service Trust Employers. The requirement for competency is driving underpinned by knowledge of legislation but also the requirement for competency in safe response to emergency calls and the conveyance of patients to the definitive place of care. ​​
FREC 3
First Response in Emergency Care Level 3 (QUALSAFE) This regulated and nationally recognised prehospital care qualification is ideal for those seeking a career in the emergency services, ambulance service, the event and security medical sector or those who work in high risk workplaces. Over a 5 day period, learners will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to deal with a range of prehospital care emergencies, such as: managing a patient’s airway, catastrophic bleeding, management of fractures, medical emergencies and more.
FREC 4
First Response in Emergency Care Level 4 (QUALSAFE)​The QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised prehospital care qualification specifically designed for those looking to progress their career within the NHS or private ambulance services as an emergency care assistant, intermediate ambulance practitioner, event medical provider, associate practitioner or healthcare assistant. It is also ideal for those who are looking to work within specialist roles in the military, police and fire services. As the next step for those who have completed the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF), this qualification provides learners with a wider scope of practice in prehospital care emergencies, allowing for greater employment opportunities.