Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

22/09/2026

FPHC Webinar: The Event Healthcare Standard and the Regulation of Event Medical Cover in England and the UK

Join the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care for a webinar exploring The Event Healthcare Standard and the regulation of event medical cover in England and across the UK.

A valuable session for those working in or involved with event healthcare, pre-hospital care and the delivery of medical services at events.

Find out more and register here: https://bit.ly/4hGtqkE

22/09/2026

Diploma in Immediate Medical Care (DIMC) – Applications Now Open

The Diploma in Immediate Medical Care (DIMC) is designed for pre-hospital emergency care practitioners looking to test their knowledge, clinical skills and professional capabilities.

The examination focuses on the timely recognition, assessment and management of patients in the pre-hospital environment, across all age groups - from neonates to the very elderly.The expected standard of performance is aligned with Level 6 of the Skills for Health Career Framework.

Examination dates: 26–29 January 2027

Take the next step in your professional development and
apply for the DIMC Examination - https://bit.ly/4ydcKYc

Applications close on 5 October 2026.

21/09/2026

Diploma in Major Incident Management (DipMIM) – Applications Now Open

The DipMIM is designed for professionals involved in the planning, coordination and organisation of major incident responses beyond their own area of professional expertise.

The examination focuses on the organisational and regulatory framework of major incident management, alongside the clinical knowledge required to support an effective response.

Examination date: 26 January 2027

Ready to develop your knowledge and skills in major incident preparedness and response? Apply now for the DipMIM Examination - https://bit.ly/3T9khI9

Applications close on 5 October 2026.

17/09/2026

It was great to see so many of you at the ESS yesterday!

We received lots of questions about our examinations, so we’re pleased to share that our 2027 exam dates have now been released.

Start planning your next professional milestone with an FPHC examination:

• Diploma in Major Incident Management
• Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine
• Diploma in Immediate Medical Care
• Fellowship in Immediate Medical Care

As the face of pre-hospital emergency medicine changes, the Faculty's aim is to set and maintain clinical standards for all practitioners in this evolving specialty.

16/09/2026

Just one more week to go until The Emergency Services Show!

See you next week!

16/09/2026

We’re at the Emergency Services Show today!

Come and visit the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care team at

Whether you want to find out more about the Faculty, our courses and exams, membership, or what we’ve got coming up, we’d love to have a chat.

Come over and say hello! 👋

11/09/2026

Happy Friday from the FPHC Team!

Have you still got some end-of-week motivation to advance your career? Why check out our DipMIM Exam?

The Diploma in Major Incident Management (DipMIM) is designed for professionals involved in planning or coordinating major incident responses beyond their own area of expertise. It bridges the gap between MIMMS/HMIMMS and master’s-level study, focusing on organisational and regulatory frameworks.

Ready to give it a go? See here about how to apply: https://bit.ly/46PAoxA

09/09/2026

Just one more week to go until The Emergency Services Show!

See you next week 🙌

02/09/2026

Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, or would you like to know more about your membership benefits?

Come and have a chat with the FPHC team at The Emergency Services Show

We’ll be happy to talk you through the different membership options, benefits and opportunities available—and answer any questions you may have.

26/08/2026

The Emergency Services Show is getting closer!

Want to see what’s planned? Have a nosey at the https://bit.ly/4wEDqiP

If you’re passing by, remember to say hi 😊

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!