FAQ
Level 4
QN: 610/0240/9
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by FAQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1205 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
FAQ
Syllabus Units
30 Units
Guided Hours
1205 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Administration of Medication and Medical Gases
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the basic principles of pharmacology2. Understand how to safely store and administer medication, in accordance with agreed ways of working3. Be able to administer medication, in accordance with agreed ways of working4. Understand how to safely store and administer medical gases, in accordance with agreed ways of working5. Be able to administer medical gases, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Ambulance Vehicle Familiarisation and Using Electronic Communication Systems and Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand key features relevant to the range of ambulance vehicles within own fleet2. Be able to use built-in ambulance vehicle access and egress devices, in accordance with agreed ways of working3. Be able to use and secure portable equipment, in accordance with agreed ways of working4. Understand the use of electronic communication systems and devices in own role5. Be able to operate electronic communication systems and devices, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the structural organization of the human body from cells to organ systems.
- Identify the major anatomical features of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems.
- Explain the physiological functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems.
- Relate anatomical and physiological knowledge to common clinical presentations in ambulance practice.
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Caring for Older People and Individuals Living with Frailty
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the common anatomical and physiological changes associated with ageing
- Identify common conditions experienced by older people and their impact on health
- Recognise the features and risks associated with frailty
- Assess the risk of falls in older people and implement appropriate management strategies
- Describe the principles of medication management for individuals living with frailty
- Apply person-centred care approaches when caring for individuals living with frailty
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care interventions in improving outcomes for frail older people
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Conflict Resolution
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the causes of conflict in healthcare settings
- Evaluate the stages of conflict escalation and associated signals
- Apply de-escalation techniques to manage conflict situations
- Assess behaviour that may indicate an escalation towards assault
- Identify support mechanisms available for staff affected by conflict
- Demonstrate adherence to agreed ways of working during conflict situations
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
End of Life Care and Bereavement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand legal requirements and agreed ways of working to protect the rights of individuals nearing the end of life2. Understand factors affecting end of life care3. Understand how to support individuals and others during end of life care4. Understand the actions to take following the death of an individual, in accordance with agreed ways of working5. Understand the effects of bereavement on individuals and how to provide support6. Understand how to manage own and colleagues’ feelings when dealing with bereavement and dying individuals in own role7. Be able to support individuals and others in end of life care, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion2. Understand the impact of health inequality and own role in supporting patients to overcome barriers3. Understand key legislation and codes of practice relevant to workplace equality4. Understand the importance of workplace culture and practice on equality and discrimination5. Be able to work in an inclusive way in own role
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the legal and professional responsibilities of an AAP regarding health and safety at work.
- Describe the principles of risk assessment and its importance in the AAP role.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment techniques to a simulated pre-hospital scenario.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of fire safety measures in a healthcare setting.
- Analyse the importance of security measures for personal safety and patient safety.
- Evaluate strategies for maintaining emotional resilience and managing stress in the AAP role.
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Infection Prevention, Control and Decontamination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the chain of infection and its relevance to ambulance practice
- Identify relevant legislation and policies for infection control
- Describe roles and responsibilities in preventing infection
- Apply standard precautions to prevent infection spread
- Evaluate waste management practices in healthcare settings
- Demonstrate safe handling and disposal of sharps
- Outline the steps of the decontamination process
- Perform infection prevention measures in own role
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Information Governance and Confidentiality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the requirements of information governance2. Understand the principles and practices of information governance relevant to own role3. Understand the importance of maintaining confidentially in own role4. Be able to apply principles and practices of information governance to own role, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Life Support and External Defibrillation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles and sequence of Basic Life Support (BLS) for adults
- Demonstrate the correct technique for chest compressions and rescue breaths in adult BLS
- Apply the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) algorithm, including the use of supraglottic airway devices and manual defibrillation
- Evaluate the management priorities for a patient in the post-resuscitation phase
- Justify the need for modifications to life support techniques for specific patient groups (e.g., pregnancy, trauma)
- Perform life support for newborns, infants, and children, adapting techniques according to age and size
- Assess the effectiveness of life support interventions through continuous patient monitoring
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Light Rescue, Patient Extrication and Immobilisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand current guidelines for light rescue, extrication and immobilisation2. Understand the use of light rescue and extrication in the emergency and urgent care setting3. Be able to use extrication equipment, in accordance with agreed ways of working4. Understand the use of immobilisation in the emergency and urgent care setting5. Be able to use immobilisation equipment, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Management of Major Incidents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand major incidents in the emergency and urgent care setting2. Understand key features of emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR)3. Understand the importance of interoperability and communication when managing major incidents4. Understand key roles and the purpose of the command system during major incidents5. Understand the requirements for, and process of, triage6. Be able to demonstrate safe working practices and utilise triage sieve and sort at a major incident, in accordance with agreed ways of working7. Understand own role when attending a CBRN(e) incident8. Be able to manage incidents involving hazardous substances and materials, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Management of Medical and Surgical Conditions and Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the pathophysiology and management of respiratory conditions2. Understand the pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular system disorders3. Understand the pathophysiology and management of neurological disorders4. Understand the pathophysiology and management of endocrine system disorders5. Understand the management of gastrointestinal and urinary conditions6. Be able to assess and manage medical conditions, in accordance with agreed ways of working7. Understand the pathophysiology and management of anaphylaxis, sepsis and poisoning8. Understand the principles and management of shock9. Be able to manage shock, in accordance with agreed ways of working10. Understand the principles and management of environmentally related conditions11. Be able to manage environmentally related conditions, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Management of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and their implications for assessment.
- Identify risk factors, signs, and symptoms of common pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and antepartum haemorrhage.
- Apply appropriate management strategies for pregnancy complications in accordance with agreed ways of working.
- Assess and manage the pregnant trauma patient, considering maternal and foetal physiology.
- Describe the stages of normal labour and the associated maternal and foetal assessments.
- Support a woman through normal labour, providing appropriate care and monitoring in line with protocols.
- Recognise and manage common complications of childbirth, including postpartum haemorrhage and retained placenta.
- Evaluate foetal physiology and assessment techniques for pre-term and newborn babies.
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Management of Paediatric Patients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key anatomical and physiological differences between paediatric and adult patients
- Describe the role of the Associate Ambulance Practitioner in the assessment and management of paediatric patients
- Apply systematic approaches to recognise and assess seriously ill paediatric patients
- Evaluate the management of sudden unexpected death in infants, children, and adolescents in accordance with agreed ways of working
- Demonstrate the ability to assess and manage paediatric patients in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Manual Handling of People and Objects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the principles of manual handling2. Understand moving and handling risk assessment3. Understand manual handling techniques and aids relevant to own role4. Be able to safely move and position individuals and objects, in accordance with agreed ways of working5. Understand manual handling considerations for specific patient groups and situations
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Patient Assessment, Examination and Physiological Measurements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of patient assessment and examination
- Describe the components and sequence of the primary survey
- Demonstrate effective history taking techniques
- Outline the steps of the secondary survey
- Explain the importance of reassessment in patient care
- Evaluate pain assessment tools and physiological measurements
- Perform a comprehensive patient assessment and physiological measurements
- Acquire and interpret an ECG within scope of practice
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Person-centred Care, Mental Capacity and Consent
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of respecting individuals' rights in the emergency and urgent care setting
- Describe the principles that underpin privacy and dignity in care
- Explain the importance of utilising a person-centred approach
- Explain principles of hydration, nutrition and food safety in health and social care settings
- Explain the importance of capacity and consent
- Explain own role in assessing mental capacity, in accordance with agreed ways of working
- Explain own role in caring for individuals who lack mental capacity, in accordance with agreed ways of working
- Explain the need to use physical intervention, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Principles and Management of Traumatic Injury
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the principles of trauma2. Understand the importance of trauma systems and services in the own role3. Understand bleeding and wound management4. Understand thermal injury management5. Be able to manage bleeding, wounds and thermal injury, in accordance with agreed ways of working6. Understand the management of traumatic injury7. Be able to manage traumatic injuries, in accordance with agreed ways of working8. Understand the management of special circumstance injuries
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Individuals and Groups
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key principles of safeguarding and the main legislation underpinning it.
- Describe own role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals and groups.
- Identify signs and indicators of different types of abuse and harm.
- Explain the appropriate actions to take when responding to suspected or alleged abuse.
- Evaluate strategies to reduce the likelihood of harm and abuse in practice.
- Explain own role in relation to trafficking, radicalisation, terrorism, crime, and fraud.
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Principles of Working as an Associate Ambulance Practitioner
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the boundaries of own role and scope of practice in relation to other healthcare professionals
- Analyse how legislative frameworks influence the delivery of ambulance services
- Assess the importance of personal and professional conduct in maintaining public trust
- Critique the role of health promotion initiatives in reducing demand on emergency services
- Evaluate the components of clinical governance and their impact on patient safety
- Justify the principles of duty of care and duty of candour in the context of ambulance practice
- Analyse the effectiveness of organisational complaints and whistleblowing systems in improving service quality
- Develop a personal and professional development plan using reflective practice
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Professional Communication, Reporting and Record-keeping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key concepts of professional communication in the role of an Associate Ambulance Practitioner.
- Identify potential barriers to communication in pre-hospital care settings.
- Describe adaptation techniques to overcome communication barriers.
- Explain the principles of professional record-keeping and reporting.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in a simulated or real clinical scenario.
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Scene Assessment, Environmental Safety and Safe Management of Hazardous Materials and Substances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the importance of scene assessment2. Understand hazards and additional safety requirements when attending environmental incidents3. Be able to assess scene safety prior to approaching an incident, in accordance with agreed ways of working4. Understand the effects of hazardous materials and substances on health5. Understand legislation relating to hazardous materials and substances in the workplace6. Understand how to handle hazardous substances and materials in own role7. Be able to handle hazardous substances and materials, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Stepwise Airway Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the patency of a patient's airway using a systematic approach
- Demonstrate the correct use of basic airway adjuncts (oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways)
- Identify signs of airway obstruction and select appropriate management strategies
- Apply stepwise airway management techniques for adult patients in accordance with agreed protocols
- Explain the anatomical and physiological differences in paediatric airways that affect management
- Adapt airway management techniques for paediatric patients based on age and size
- Evaluate the effectiveness of airway interventions and adjust management accordingly
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the pathophysiology of dementia, including common causes and symptoms2. Understand the importance of early recognition of dementia and the potential impact of a dementia diagnosis3. Understand own role in supporting the needs of an individual living with dementia4. Understand own role in providing pain relief to individuals living with dementia5. Understand how to signpost individuals, families and carers to access support relating to dementia6. Be able to support individuals living with dementia, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the causes and categories of learning disabilities
- Analyse the potential impact of learning disabilities on individuals and their families
- Evaluate the legislative framework that protects the rights of individuals with learning disabilities
- Apply agreed ways of working when supporting individuals with learning disabilities
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies when supporting individuals with learning disabilities
- Justify the importance of multi-agency working in supporting individuals with learning disabilities
- Identify appropriate support services and signpost individuals, families, and carers to access them
- Support individuals with learning disabilities in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Supporting Individuals with Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand a range of mental disorders2. Understand current legislation and codes of practice relevant to mental health3. Understand own role in the assessment of individuals with mental health4. Understand own role when supporting individuals with mental health, in accordance with agreed ways of working5. Understand own role in the management of an individual who has self-harmed6. Understand own role in assessing the risk of suicide7. Be able to assess and support individuals with mental health, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Supporting the Senior Clinician with Cannulation, Infusion and Advanced Airway Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the purpose of advanced procedures performed by the senior clinician2. Understand own role in supporting the senior clinician, in accordance with agreed ways of working3. Be able to support the senior clinician with advanced procedures, in accordance with agreed ways of working
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FAQ Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners (RQF)
Working in Emergency Ambulance Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of each crew member during a 999 response
- Apply agreed ways of working when responding to emergency and urgent calls
- Communicate effectively with team members and other emergency services during a call
- Conduct a dynamic risk assessment at the scene of an emergency
- Evaluate the importance of adhering to legal and ethical frameworks in emergency care
- Demonstrate safe and effective patient handling and transportation techniques
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0240/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- FAQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2022