(Current) (FREUC5) Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF)

Course Dates: Ongoing

Location: UK

Price: £4000 incl. VAT

Fully updated and re-launched in 2023 – New content | New assessment strategy | Updated Approval, Delivery and Quality Assurance requirements | Updated Clinical Practice Placement options

About the Course

The regulated and nationally recognised Qualsafe Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF) has been specifically designed for those within the Prehospital care sector who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide out-of-hospital emergency and urgent care supporting registered healthcare professionals and others.

The regulated Qualsafe Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF) (FREUC5) qualification has been reviewed in 2023 in collaboration with key stakeholders with a broad set of changes put in place to ensure the qualification reflects contemporary out-of-hospital emergency and urgent care practice.

For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.

Assessment Methods

  • Practical assessments/skills tests – observed by the trainer

    • 7 OSCES and 1 Skill Test

  • Theory assessments

    • 1 x Learner workbook

    • 2 Invigilated exams

    • 1 x Professional practice portfolio

    • 1 x Academic portfolio

    • 1 x Practice Assessment Document (PAD)