RSPH
Level 4
QN: 601/8742/6
Curriculum Active
RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by RSPH. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 310 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
RSPH
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
310 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Command, Control and Communication Arrangements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the national command structures for health
- Understand the command, control and coordination structure at the operational, tactical and strategic levels for multi-agency working
- Know how to develop and produce communications procedures used in preparation, response and recovery from an emergency
2
Delivering Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response in Healthcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to develop an annual work plan
- Understand the EPRR governance arrangements for healthcare organisations (NHS organisations and providers of NHS funded care)
- Understand how to develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships
3
Developing Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Arrangements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to develop EPRR arrangments
- Understand how to evaluate and revise EPRR arrangements
4
Healthcare Resilience Continuity Arrangements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand healthcare resilience in the context of EPRR
- Understand how to develop, invoke and review a business continuity plan
- Understand the recovery processes following the response to incidents or emergencies
5
Integrated Emergency Management and Health Emergency Preparedness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements relating to Health Emergency Preparedness
- Understand the responsibilities of Category 1 and 2 responders, the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the third sector
- Understand the principles of Integrated Emergency Management in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Know how to determine the likelihood and potential impact of an emergency occurring in a local community
6
Managing the Response to Healthcare Incidents and Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the specific health response arrangements required to mitigate the effects of health emergencies
- Understand the requirements for the operation of an Incident Coordination Centre during incidents or emergencies
- Understand the need for effective information management to optimise decision making during incidents or emergencies
7
Plan, Conduct and Evaluate EPRR Exercises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and develop exercises
- Be able to direct and facilitate EPRR exercises
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise
8
Prepare, Deliver and Evaluate EPRR Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to deliver EPRR training
- Be able to deliver EPRR training
- Be able to evaluate EPRR training after delivery
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8742/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- RSPH
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2016