What is the L4 AAP course?
The Level 5 Diploma First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF) course is for anyone wanting to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the general sense (working in areas such as security, remote medicine etc), whereas the Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF) is for anyone wanting to be an NHS/ambulance specific EMT.
The Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF) is the only private ambulance specific EMT course in delivered in NI by K2 International at our training centre in Randalstown by our experienced faculty of currently operational Paramedics, Specialist Paramedics and Doctors in the form of a FREUC 5 to L4 AAP conversion course over 10 days in classroom followed by a workbook and 150 additional placement hours on top of your 750 FREUC 5 placement hours. This is to account for additional skills NHS/Ambulance EMTs must possess such as untoward incident reporting, vehicle inspections/maintenance and further points of both internal and external referral used in UK pre-hospital care practice.
However, if there is sufficient interest a dedicated L4 AAP course can be ran over 48 classroom days Monday to Friday followed by 750 hours placement which each learner has 24 months to complete. The course will run in 5 day increments 1 week per month. Learners may commence placement immediately even before finishing the theory element of the course as they will already be qualified ECAs. However, the course can be run 4 weeks in a row for groups of 6 or more.
Who is our L4 AAP course for?
The Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners was developed in collaboration with NHS trusts and key stakeholders, and reviewed by NENAS to provide the practical and theoretical knowledge related to statutory, mandatory and core training required to operate as an NHS specific Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the UK. As such, anyone wanting to join a UK NHS Ambulance Trust must hold this qualification (except for WMAS).
Placement Options
All learners must complete 750 hours clinical practice placement under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician. This can be paid or voluntary.
For paid placement, we recommend gaining employment with a private ambulance provider who provide 999 frontline emergency response services to a statutory NHS ambulance service (UK mainland only) as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA). This can be on a full-time, part-time or zero hours basis. As FREC 4 is an entry requirement for FREUC 5 all learners will be pre-qualified as an ECA and therefore will be able to apply for these posts upon successful completion of a blue light qualification in addition to your FREC 4 qualification. K2 International recommends Elite EMS in Tamworth, England. Further information can be found https://www.eliteems.com
NB: Each learner is entirely responsible for the cost of travel, accomodation, and associated administration subsistence related to their FREUC 5 placement.
At K2 International we also recommend SCT NI who can provide the Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD) for £2995 plus VAT (0% monthly payments available). Check out their website for more details: https://sctni.co.uk/faq-level-3-certificate-in-emergency-response-ambulance-driving-rqf/
NB: Each learner is entirely responsible for funding their Level 3 CERAD if they choose the paid placement option pathway.
Alternatively, candidates could choose to do their placement hours with our partner agency Global Medical Projects (GMP). GMP can offer frontline ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) placements without the need for L3 CERAD in several countries around the world. Two of our instructors have availed of their placement opportunities in Guadalajara, Mexico and can highly recommend this pathway. Check out their website for more details: https://www.globalmedicalprojects.co.uk/projects/paramedic-emergency-medicine-placements/
NB: Each learner is entirely responsible for funding the cost of their voluntary placement including GMPs fees (which include placement, mentorship, food and accomodation) , travel expenses and administration to and from the placement area of their choice.
All learners must complete a minimum of 750 hours clinical practice placement under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician. The following clinical settings and associated placement hours are approved by the awarding organisation:
Frontline Emergency Ambulance - 400 hours MINIMUM:
Any frontline response provider within or acting on behalf of the NHS, MOD or a local CCG. This can be with the NHS or a private provider and can be completed in any country with a recognised healthcare governance system in place.
In-Hospital Departments - 48 Hours MAXIMUM (Cumulative):
Emergency Departments (Minors);
Acute Medical Assessment Wards;
High Dependency Units.
International Emergency and/or Urgent Care Services - 48 Hours MAXIMUM (Cumulative):
Emergency Departments (Minors or Majors);
Acute Medical Assessment Wards;
High Dependency Units.
Primary Unscheduled Urgent and Emergency Care - 200 Hours MAXIMUM (Cumulative):
Emergency Departments (Majors);
GP Surgery;
Minor Injury Units.
Specialists Services - 96 Hours MAXIMUM (Cumulative):
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Coronary Care Units;
Theatres;
Geriatric Units;
End of Life units/Teams.
NB: Some of these non-frontline ambulance placements can be sourced in Northern Ireland by speaking to your local trusts placement co-ordinator via their respective Clinical Education Centre. This is the responsibility of the learner but our faculty can provide advice on how to do this.
NBB: The above hours can be adjusted on a case by case basis with prior agreement between the learner, K2 International and Qualsafe Awards.
How doe we assess our L4 AAP course?
L4 AAP FAQs
Answer: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Answer: Both qualifications entitle the successful candidate to operate as an EMT, however an AAP is an ‘ambulance specific EMT’ and therefore has additional training related to 999 frontline NHS practice. This is why most UK ambulance services ask for AAP as opposed to FREUC 5 as there are additional processes an NHS EMT must be trained such as datix reporting, safeguarding processes and more. FREUC 5 on the other hand, whilst still an EMT, does not necessarily need to be formally trained and assessed in these additional soft skills as they operate in different clinical environments.
Answer: 48 days in classroom total, followed by 750 placement hours, a workbook and practice portfolio all of which each learner has up to 24 months to complete. This is reduced to 10 days for FREUC 5 to AAP conversion, 1 workbook and 150 hours placement.
Answer: Yes, here at K2 International we can offer a 2 week (10-day) conversion course for anyone with a current FREUC 5 certificate to convert to L4 AAP if they wish to join an NHS ambulance service.
Answer: If you wish to join an NHS ambulance service, then you should complete L4 AAP. NB: Due to the nature of our client base, we recommend completing FREUC 5 with us first, then the L4 AAP conversion course. This allows learners who wish to become an EMT but not join the NHS to exit after FREUC 5 completion, then anyone wishing to join an NHS ambulance service can convert to AAP with us.
Answer: No, whilst K2 International has a memorandum of understanding in place with a voluntary placement provider and a private ambulance service, it is the responsibility of the learner to approach the placement provider and arrange payment for the voluntary placement and/or arrange interviews and other compliance requirements needed for paid placement (for this option, the learner is in effect becoming an employee of that company).
Answer: No, the course fees only cover tuition, relevant assessments (including background check and occupational health review) and learning materials related to the theory component of L4 AAP. Each learner is responsible for all of the costs and administration associated with attending placement hours, either paid or voluntary. This may include travel costs, accomodation and blue lights certification.
Question: Does K2 International guarantee employment as an EMT once the learner has successfully completed L4 AAP?
Answer: No, K2 International acts as a training provider of L4 AAP only and therefore we do not guarantee any form of employment post course. However, EMTs are a highly sought after profession and thus there are many employment opportunities across NI, the UK and around the world which our graduates can apply for once they have completed the course.
Question: What are the entry requirements for L4 AAP?
Answer: Each potential L4 AAP learner must be 18 years old on the first day of the course and possess a valid FREC 4 certificate, enhanced background check which does not bar work with vulnerable people and an occupational health review which does not advise against EMT duties (occupational health review and background checks included in the the course fee and are therefore arranged by K2 International). If doing the FREUC 5 to L4 AAP conversion course, potentials learners must posses the above as well as a valid FREUC 5 certificate.
Question: Does the price for L4 AAP include blue light training?
Answer: No, this is a separate course. We recommend SCT NI who can provide the Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving qualification at locations across NI. See their website for more details: https://sctni.co.uk/faq-level-3-certificate-in-emergency-response-ambulance-driving-rqf/
What is the L4 AAP course?
The Level 5 Diploma First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF) course is for anyone wanting to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the general sense (working in areas such as security, remote medicine etc), whereas the Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF) is for anyone wanting to be an NHS/ambulance specific EMT.
The Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF) is the only private ambulance specific EMT course in delivered in NI by K2 International at our training centre in Randalstown by our experienced faculty of currently operational Paramedics, Specialist Paramedics and Doctors in the form of a FREUC 5 to L4 AAP conversion course over 10 days in classroom followed by a workbook and 150 additional placement hours on top of your 750 FREUC 5 placement hours. This is to account for additional skills NHS/Ambulance EMTs must possess such as untoward incident reporting, vehicle inspections/maintenance and further points of both internal and external referral used in UK pre-hospital care practice.
However, if there is sufficient interest a dedicated L4 AAP course can be ran over 48 classroom days Monday to Friday followed by 750 hours placement which each learner has 24 months to complete. The course will run in 5 day increments 1 week per month. Learners may commence placement immediately even before finishing the theory element of the course as they will already be qualified ECAs. However, the course can be run 4 weeks in a row for groups of 6 or more.
Who is our L4 AAP course for?
The Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners was developed in collaboration with NHS trusts and key stakeholders, and reviewed by NENAS to provide the practical and theoretical knowledge related to statutory, mandatory and core training required to operate as an NHS specific Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the UK. As such, anyone wanting to join a UK NHS Ambulance Trust must hold this qualification (except for WMAS).
Placement Options
All learners must complete 750 hours clinical practice placement under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician. This can be paid or voluntary.
For paid placement, we recommend gaining employment with a private ambulance provider who provide 999 frontline emergency response services to a statutory NHS ambulance service (UK mainland only) as an Emergency Care Assistant (ECA). This can be on a full-time, part-time or zero hours basis. As FREC 4 is an entry requirement for FREUC 5 all learners will be pre-qualified as an ECA and therefore will be able to apply for these posts upon successful completion of a blue light qualification in addition to your FREC 4 qualification. K2 International recommends Elite EMS in Tamworth, England. Further information can be found https://www.eliteems.com
NB: Each learner is entirely responsible for the cost of travel, accomodation, and associated administration subsistence related to their FREUC 5 placement.
At K2 International we also recommend SCT NI who can provide the Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving (CERAD) for £2995 plus VAT (0% monthly payments available). Check out their website for more details: https://sctni.co.uk/faq-level-3-certificate-in-emergency-response-ambulance-driving-rqf/
NB: Each learner is entirely responsible for funding their Level 3 CERAD if they choose the paid placement option pathway.
Alternatively, candidates could choose to do their placement hours with our partner agency Global Medical Projects (GMP). GMP can offer frontline ambulance and Emergency Department (ED) placements without the need for L3 CERAD in several countries around the world. Two of our instructors have availed of their placement opportunities in Guadalajara, Mexico and can highly recommend this pathway. Check out their website for more details: https://www.globalmedicalprojects.co.uk/projects/paramedic-emergency-medicine-placements/
NB: Each learner is entirely responsible for funding the cost of their voluntary placement including GMPs fees (which include placement, mentorship, food and accomodation) , travel expenses and administration to and from the placement area of their choice.
All learners must complete a minimum of 750 hours clinical practice placement under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician. The following clinical settings and associated placement hours are approved by the awarding organisation:
Frontline Emergency Ambulance - 400 hours MINIMUM:
Any frontline response provider within or acting on behalf of the NHS, MOD or a local CCG. This can be with the NHS or a private provider and can be completed in any country with a recognised healthcare governance system in place.
In-Hospital Departments - 48 Hours MAXIMUM (Cumulative):
Emergency Departments (Minors);
Acute Medical Assessment Wards;
High Dependency Units.
International Emergency and/or Urgent Care Services - 48 Hours MAXIMUM (Cumulative):
Emergency Departments (Minors or Majors);
Acute Medical Assessment Wards;
High Dependency Units.
Primary Unscheduled Urgent and Emergency Care - 200 Hours MAXIMUM (Cumulative):
Emergency Departments (Majors);
GP Surgery;
Minor Injury Units.
Specialists Services - 96 Hours MAXIMUM (Cumulative):
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Coronary Care Units;
Theatres;
Geriatric Units;
End of Life units/Teams.
NB: Some of these non-frontline ambulance placements can be sourced in Northern Ireland by speaking to your local trusts placement co-ordinator via their respective Clinical Education Centre. This is the responsibility of the learner but our faculty can provide advice on how to do this.
NBB: The above hours can be adjusted on a case by case basis with prior agreement between the learner, K2 International and Qualsafe Awards.
How doe we assess our L4 AAP course?
L4 AAP FAQs
Answer: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Answer: Both qualifications entitle the successful candidate to operate as an EMT, however an AAP is an ‘ambulance specific EMT’ and therefore has additional training related to 999 frontline NHS practice. This is why most UK ambulance services ask for AAP as opposed to FREUC 5 as there are additional processes an NHS EMT must be trained such as datix reporting, safeguarding processes and more. FREUC 5 on the other hand, whilst still an EMT, does not necessarily need to be formally trained and assessed in these additional soft skills as they operate in different clinical environments.
Answer: 48 days in classroom total, followed by 750 placement hours, a workbook and practice portfolio all of which each learner has up to 24 months to complete. This is reduced to 10 days for FREUC 5 to AAP conversion, 1 workbook and 150 hours placement.
Answer: Yes, here at K2 International we can offer a 2 week (10-day) conversion course for anyone with a current FREUC 5 certificate to convert to L4 AAP if they wish to join an NHS ambulance service.
Answer: If you wish to join an NHS ambulance service, then you should complete L4 AAP. NB: Due to the nature of our client base, we recommend completing FREUC 5 with us first, then the L4 AAP conversion course. This allows learners who wish to become an EMT but not join the NHS to exit after FREUC 5 completion, then anyone wishing to join an NHS ambulance service can convert to AAP with us.
Answer: No, whilst K2 International has a memorandum of understanding in place with a voluntary placement provider and a private ambulance service, it is the responsibility of the learner to approach the placement provider and arrange payment for the voluntary placement and/or arrange interviews and other compliance requirements needed for paid placement (for this option, the learner is in effect becoming an employee of that company).
Answer: No, the course fees only cover tuition, relevant assessments (including background check and occupational health review) and learning materials related to the theory component of L4 AAP. Each learner is responsible for all of the costs and administration associated with attending placement hours, either paid or voluntary. This may include travel costs, accomodation and blue lights certification.
Question: Does K2 International guarantee employment as an EMT once the learner has successfully completed L4 AAP?
Answer: No, K2 International acts as a training provider of L4 AAP only and therefore we do not guarantee any form of employment post course. However, EMTs are a highly sought after profession and thus there are many employment opportunities across NI, the UK and around the world which our graduates can apply for once they have completed the course.
Question: What are the entry requirements for L4 AAP?
Answer: Each potential L4 AAP learner must be 18 years old on the first day of the course and possess a valid FREC 4 certificate, enhanced background check which does not bar work with vulnerable people and an occupational health review which does not advise against EMT duties (occupational health review and background checks included in the the course fee and are therefore arranged by K2 International). If doing the FREUC 5 to L4 AAP conversion course, potentials learners must posses the above as well as a valid FREUC 5 certificate.
Question: Does the price for L4 AAP include blue light training?
Answer: No, this is a separate course. We recommend SCT NI who can provide the Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving qualification at locations across NI. See their website for more details: https://sctni.co.uk/faq-level-3-certificate-in-emergency-response-ambulance-driving-rqf/
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