Transcend Level 4 Award for Security Trauma Emergency Medics [STEM]

The Level 4 Award for Security Trauma Emergency Medics (STEM) is an Ofqual-regulated vocational qualification. It is designed to be completed within the context of a specialist pathway that reflects the learner’s role in providing advanced medical support in high-risk environments.

The qualification focuses on equipping professionals with critical skills to assess, manage, and stabilize trauma patients in security-sensitive or emergency scenarios. This includes mastering life-saving techniques, navigating hostile conditions, and ensuring patient care aligns with international standards for emergency medical response.

Each role within the STEM framework involves specific responsibilities, from delivering immediate medical intervention to supporting operational teams in high-pressure environments. Over time, professionals in this field are also required to develop expertise in situational awareness and crisis management to enhance team safety and operational effectiveness.