Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine

Pre-hospital and retrieval medicine (PHRM) is rapid response medical care provided to seriously sick and injured people.

As an experiential training program based in the workplace, the DipPHRM is based on adult learning principles.

View the Regulations, Curriculum and Handbook for the DipPHRM training program.

Training must be undertaken at sites that have been accredited by the CCPHRM to provide DipPHRM training in either pre-hospital medicine or retrieval medicine or both.

Frequently asked questions that you may find helpful.

The CCPHRM, in conjunction with the ACEM Board, has approved a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for DipPHRM graduates.

The assessment requirements for the DipPHRM Training Program include a Written Examination and an Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE).