Level 4 Award in
Out Of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF)
Launched in January 2024, Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) replaces the withdrawn Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Immediate Life Support (RQF) qualification.
Intended Audience:
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The Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide out of hospital emergency care to patients requiring emergency and urgent care.
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Careful consideration has been given to the structure of this qualification, making sure that learning is comprehensive and is relevant to those working as emergency care providers, ambulance support workers or associate ambulance practitioners, registered healthcare professionals and those in specialist roles within the emergency services and military.
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Overview:
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Over one day, learners’ performance will be optimised to deal with a deteriorating patient, resuscitation attempts and related events. The qualification will develop their existing knowledge and skills in patient assessment, devising a working diagnosis and recognising deterioration and management. Learners’ existing skills will also be developed so that they work effectively in a team to resuscitate patients in medical or traumatic cardiac arrest, in the out of hospital/prehospital environment.
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For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please see the Qualification Specification (below)
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Assessment Methods:
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1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper)
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2 x Practical assessments
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1 x Skills test.
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Certification:
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Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted
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This qualification is not a license to practice. Any interventions performed as part of your role must be in line with your own / organisational scope of practice and agreed ways of working.
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Cost:
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£120 per learner, including Refreshments.
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We offer discounts for armed forces and group bookings. Please contact us for an individual quotation. We can also deliver this course at your workplace (subject to venue requirements being met). Please contact us if you would like us to come to you!
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