This regulated and nationally recognised prehospital care qualification fulfils the competencies set out in Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) skills framework at descriptor level E, and is the perfect next step for those who have completed the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF) or equivalent.

This course is specifically designed for those who want to provide prehospital care to patients requiring emergency treatment and those seeking to progress their career in the emergency services, ambulance services, the event medical sector or those who work in high risk workplaces.

Successful Learners will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to be able to deal with a wide range of prehospital care emergencies, such as: major incidents, fracture immobilisation, sick and injured children, mental health problems and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the qualification specification below.