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Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF)

Welcome to the Qualsafe Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care, a comprehensive and updated qualification designed for healthcare professionals seeking advanced skills in prehospital emergency and urgent care. This course, revised in 2023, aligns with the latest industry standards and prepares learners for complex care situations outside of hospital settings. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your proficiency and impact in the world of emergency medical care.

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Course Overview

The regulated and nationally recognised Qualsafe Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF) is tailored for individuals in the Prehospital care sector. It’s particularly suited for those who are responsible for providing emergency and urgent care outside of hospital settings, supporting registered healthcare professionals and others, either in their professional work or voluntary/community activities.

In 2023, the Qualsafe Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF) (FREUC5) underwent a major review in collaboration with key stakeholders. The updates ensure that the qualification stays aligned with current practices in out-of-hospital emergency and urgent care.

Course Programme

Component 1

Fundamentals of First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (FREUC5) For Associate Practitioners

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of first-response emergency and urgent care associate practitioners.
  • Understand key concepts of critical thinking and decision-making relevant to associate practitioners working in emergency and urgent care settings.
  • Understand how human factors influence behaviour in the prehospital care environment and the way in which they can affect patient outcomes and health and safety.
  • Understand the importance of clinical debriefing in communication, performance and improving patient safety.
  • Be able to work effectively with health and social care providers and services that are available to patients requiring emergency and urgent care.
  • Be able to communicate with service users and others to determine professional opinion, obtain clinical advice and inform clinical decision-making.
  • Be able to analyse personal performance and review clinical practice.
  • Be able to conduct research relevant to prehospital care practice.
  • Be able to develop academic writing skills.
  • Be able to apply the principles of evidence-based practice in prehospital care

Component 2

Fundamentals of Patient Assessment, Technical and Non-Technical Skills and Resuscitation

  • Be able to safely use and maintain patient monitoring and life support equipment.
  • Be able to implement methods and procedures to assess and manage an incident.
  • Be able to assess, devise a working diagnosis, and determine the severity of a patient’s condition and presenting illness.
  • Be able to take a history and perform clinical examinations within the scope of practice.
  • Be able to acquire, monitor and interpret electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings in order to inform treatment decisions.
  • Be able to assess and manage a patient with chest pain.
  • Be able to manage a patient’s condition and presenting illness.
  • Be able to assess, manage and maintain a patient’s airway and monitor patency.
  • Be able to carry out immediate life support and post-return spontaneous circulation care.
  • Understand resuscitation attempt modifications, decision-making processes and procedures.
  • Be able to assist a clinician performing clinical tasks and procedures.

Component 3

Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology

  • Understand human anatomy and physiology and the effects diseases and disorders have on the body.
  • Be able to assess, help devise a working diagnosis, determine the severity of a patient’s condition and assist in the management of presenting illness or injuries.
  • Know how to recognise and manage life-threatening infections.

Component 4

Emergency and Urgent Care for Patients with Specific Needs

  • Understand how to assess, manage and access clinical support to provide maternity care.
  • Understand how to manage complications during childbirth.
  • Understand obstetrics and gynaecology complications.
  • Know how to provide patient care and support to patients with medical conditions and service users with specific needs.
  • Understand how to provide end-of-life care.

Component 5

Administration of Medical Gases and Lifesaving Medication in Emergency and Urgent Care

  • Understand key aspects of the administration of medicines legislation.
  • Be able to determine a patient’s condition in order to distinguish the correct lifesaving medication.
  • Be able to carry out safety checks prior to medicine administration.
  • Be able to administer medical gases.
  • Be able to identify and administer common types of lifesaving medication in an emergency or urgent care situation.

Component 6

Fundamentals of Trauma Care and Major, Complex and High-risk Incidents Preparedness

  • Be able to carry out the duties of a first response emergency and urgent care associate practitioner at major, complex and high-risk incidents.
  • Be able to carry out initial scene assessment and management.
  • Be able to operate communication equipment for priority communication.
  • Understand the policies, procedures and protocols relating to major, complex and high-risk incidents.
  • Be able to implement methods and procedures to assess and manage a prehospital trauma incident.
  • Be able to assess, devise a working diagnosis, and determine the severity of a patient’s condition and present injuries.
  • Be able to manage a patient’s condition and presenting injuries.
  • Know how to manage patients affected by incapacitating agents.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this advanced course, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old on the first day of training.
  • Prerequisite Qualification: Enrolment is open to those who have successfully completed the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF/RQF) (FREC4).
  • Continuing Professional Development: Applicants should provide evidence of ongoing professional development. This includes covering content from both FREC3 and FREC4 and must incorporate annual revalidation of Immediate Life Support (ILS) skills.
  • Clinical Practice Placement Hours: A commitment to complete 750 hours in clinical practice placements is mandatory. Specific requirements for these placements may vary; therefore, prospective learners should consult with Qualsafe Approved Centres for detailed information.
  • Literacy and Numeracy Skills: While there are no formal academic prerequisites, it is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy to fully benefit from the course content.

Pricing

Assessment:

  • Practical assessments/skills tests observed by trainers.
  • 7 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and 1 Skill Test.
  • Theory assessments including 1 learner workbook and 2 supervised exams.
  • 1 Professional practice portfolio.
  • 1 Academic portfolio.
  • 1 Practice Assessment Document (PAD).

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded a personalized Qualsafe Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF) e-Certificate, contingent upon the training center’s Direct Claims Status and compliance with other necessary criteria.

Course cost:

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