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AMBULANCE DIPLOMA (FREC5) - RPL

The Ronin Ambulance Diploma RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) Course is a shortened version of our full Ambulance Diploma Course, created for pre-hospital care practitioners eager to upgrade their qualification.

This cutting-edge UK-based program opens doors to countless career pathways and enhances employability, giving you a positive step forward in your professional development.

 CERTIFICATION

Successful candidates will receive the same Certificates as issued on the full Ambulance Diploma Course.


LOCATION & ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation & Meals are the same as on all of our other medical courses

Eligible Qualifications

ELIGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS

Kindly note that below is not an exhaustive list. Please feel free to approach us should you have a similar medical qualification to the ones listed.

Locations (Rewritten)
United Kingdom
  • FREC 4 (Qualsafe UK)
  • First Person on Scene (RQF level 4)
  • IHCD Ambulance Technician (UK)
  • Combat Medical Technician Class 1 (UK Military)
  • Lead Medical Assistant (UK Navy)
South Africa
  • Basic Ambulance Assistant (SA)
  • Operational Emergency Care Orderly (SA Military)
  • Ambulance Emergency Assistant (SA)
United States
  • EMT-Basic / EMT-B (US)
  • EMT-Intermediate / Advanced EMT (US)
Australia
  • Certificate IV in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Response
  • Certificate IV in Health Care
  • Diploma of Emergency Health Care
 COURSE DETAILS

A hallmark of our course is the attendance of 

Observational Frontline Ambulance

Shifts which are completed in Cape Town - a city with one of the highest trauma levels in

the world.
Let's take you to the coalface

of trauma care!


Locations
Entry Requirements
  • Eligible RPL Qualification
  • Aged 18 years and above
  • English Language Proficiency at an equivalent level of CEFR B2 (Receptive skills as well as written and spoken)
  • Physical fitness for purpose which includes functional senses, the ability to lift / carry patients and work long hours / shift work
  • Clear or Approved Criminal Background Check
Course Duration

Our Ambulance Diploma (RPL) Course consists of an online pre-study period which involves the completion of 4 workbooks in your own time (generally takes 2 - 4 weeks) and a 4 week long course contact phase which is run concurrently with the last 4 weeks of the full Ambulance Diploma Course.

After the successful completion of the contact phase, you will be required to complete up to 750hr / 60 shift practise placement as well as a further workbook and essays. This must be completed within 18 months (1.5 years) of contact phase completion.

What To Bring

Casual clothing is acceptable in class, but in addition to this, we have prepared an extensive Packing List for your preparation.

Regulatory Body Registration (UK)

The First Response Emergency Care Diploma (FREUC5) forms the basis for registration as an Ambulance Technician with the Health Practice Associates Council (HPAC) of the United Kingdom for those Graduates that meet their requirements upon successful completion of the Course.

Theory Content

Candidates will cover the same course content as on the full Ambulance Diploma Course. Please note though that due to the nature of recognition of prior learning, the theory content will be covered via Online Self-Study ONLY.

Practical Content - in addition to the CMAC / FREC4

The spectrum of skills and abilities taught on this program have been set at Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine Framework (PHEM) skills framework descriptor level F

  • Capnography
  • 12 Lead ECG Application & Interpretation
  • Intramuscular Injection
  • Observational Frontline Ambulance
Practical Content - in addition to the Ambulance Diploma / FREUC5

In order to support the remote & austere nature of Close Protection deployments e.g. Private jets, Yachts, Remote Islands, Hostile Environments etc which seperate clients from reasonable access to emergency support infrastructure, we also include the following important, time-sensitive telemetric capabilities:

  • Magills Forceps (Advanced Foreign Body Airway Removal)
  • Needle & Surgical Cricothyrodotomy
  • Needle Thoracentesis (Chest Decompression)
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Drug Administration
Post-Course Support

As part of our post-course support, graduates receive exclusive access to a restricted section of our website, offering valuable resources like CV writing assistance and a searchable graduate database to help form teams and secure local expertise. You'll also join a closed email group for sharing employment opportunities and industry updates. In addition, our active Signal group allows real-time sharing of work and resources. We provide a list of employers who prefer to hire our graduates, giving you an edge in the job market here.

 PRACTICE PLACEMENT


Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) toward the 750-hour practice placement (and the related tutorials) may be awarded, in whole or in part, based on individual circumstances.

However, all candidates are still expected to attend requisite monthly tutorial meetings via Zoom, complete the workbook and submit the assigned essays.

These steps ensure every participant gains a solid foundation and fully benefits from the program’s learning experience.

 PARAMEDIC PROGRESSION

Once you have completed our Ambulance Diploma (RPL) Course, there are various pathways to becoming a registered Paramedic. 

Paramedic Progression
United Kingdom HCPC Paramedic

Recognition of Prior Learning (for 1st year of the Paramedic Degree) has been granted in the past by the Birmingham, Leicester and Sunderland Universities.

More recently Glasgow Caledonian University and University of the West of Scotland (Glasgow) offer Recognition of Prior learning to Ambulance Diploma / FREC5 Graduates for the 1st year of the 3-year Degree in Paramedic Science (subject to entrance assessment)

Generally, University admission and Recognition / Acknowledgment of Prior Learning is adjudicated on a case-by-case basis and thus each candidate will have to approach these on an individual basis.

United States National Registry Paramedic (NREMT)

Completion of our Ambulance Diploma Course provides you with direct Access to a Missouri College that offers a blended learning Paramedic Program (6 months Online Study, 4 months Residential)

Once you have US Paramedic Registration you are free to apply to the UK HCPC for registration as a Paramedic via the International Equivalency Route (3 months)

Australian BSc in Paramedical Science

Past graduates have been granted Recognition of Prior Learning by the University of Central Queensland for four modules of their BSc Paramedic Science (i.e. Human Body Systems 1 / 2 & Foundations of Paramedic Science 1 / 2)

COURSE DATES

Fully Inclusive

FULLY INCLUSIVE

  • Online & Residential Tuition
  • Course Equipment
  • Operational Frontline Ambulance Shifts (excl. 750hr Practice Placement)
  • Qualsafe Awards Examination Fees
  • Certification Fees
  • Accommodation
  • Half-Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • Practice Placement Mentoring & Tutoring (18 months)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Any Applicable VAT
 FINANCES


Locations (Modified)
Course Cost

To receive a price for the 4 Week Ambulance Diploma (RPL) Course kindly apply for a quote so we can quote you based on your unique circumstances and applicable discounts.

Should your quotation received be in Euro's, this can be converted to your local currency using XE Currency Converter
Discounts

At Ronin SA we understand that quality education is expensive but we are prepared to subsidise certain categories of learners in return for their service in society or on compassionate grounds.

To view the criteria kindly visit our Discount Page.

Tax Rebates & Funding Schemes

Certain countries provide their nationals with tax rebate schemes or even funding assistance. These are in ADDITION to our funding assistance given to Soldiers, Police Officers, Veterans, and Paramedics.

Canada

Learners are able to claim up to 90% of their tuition fee back via their Yearly Tax Return. On request, we will provide a "Tuition Fees Certificate for Educational Institutions Outside Canada for a Deemed Resident of Canada" to the delegate for this purpose.

Australia

Australian service leavers can apply on a case-by-case basis to the Defence Force Transition program for funding for our courses.

Payment Procedure

Payments can be made via Electronic Funds Transfer by your bank (EFT).

We will require a deposit to secure your place with the remainder of the balance due on/before your arrival.

 HOW TO APPLY &
RECEIVING A QUOTE


Completing an Application Form and receiving a Quote is one single step here at Ronin SA. This has one reason only - we only quote candidates that have passed our desktop pre-selection procedure.

Pre-selection simply involves completing a quick, 3 minute questionnaire and includes your eligibility for any discounts.

Once the pre-selection form has been completed, Candidates receive an immediate response. 

**NB** - Applying for training involves NO risk and NO obligation. It merely confirms your eligibility to train with us and gives you an idea of the cost involved.

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