The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Dip EM) is a specialised qualification designed for healthcare professionals who are seeking to advance their expertise and career opportunities within the field of emergency and acute care. This diploma is not intended for fresh candidates but is tailored for experienced practitioners who wish to strengthen their professional competence, broaden their knowledge base, and enhance their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Emergency medicine demands quick decision-making, advanced clinical skills, and the ability to provide life-saving interventions under pressure. This programme equips learners with in-depth knowledge of emergency care protocols, critical thinking, and leadership skills essential for working in high-stakes environments such as hospitals, urgent care facilities, and trauma centres. It is ideal for those aspiring to take on greater responsibility, achieve career progression, and contribute more effectively to patient safety and healthcare excellence.
Centres delivering this diploma must ensure that qualified and competent staff, alongside up-to-date training resources and facilities, are available to support learners in achieving the highest standards of practice. With the right guidance, materials, and structured training, learners are empowered to meet global professional benchmarks in emergency medicine.
By completing this diploma, learners not only gain advanced academic and practical expertise but also significantly enhance their career prospects in the healthcare sector, making it a highly valuable investment in their professional journey.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Dip EM)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
480
Qualification #
LICQ2200919
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Dip EM), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200919-1 |
Advanced Principles of Emergency Medicine |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200919-2 |
Trauma Management and Critical Interventions |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200919-3 |
Acute Medical Emergencies and Rapid Response |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200919-4 |
Paediatric and Obstetric Emergencies |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200919-5 |
Leadership, Ethics, and Decision-Making in Emergencies |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200919-6 |
Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and CPD in Emergency Medicine |
20 |
80 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Principles of Emergency Medicine
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the scope, principles, and foundations of emergency medicine.
- Apply evidence-based protocols and guidelines in emergency and acute care settings.
- Critically evaluate risk factors, patient safety measures, and triage systems.
- Integrate multidisciplinary approaches for effective patient management in emergencies.
Unit 2: Trauma Management and Critical Interventions
Learning Outcomes:
- Assess and manage trauma patients using internationally recognised frameworks (e.g., ATLS principles).
- Perform critical interventions such as airway management, haemorrhage control, and resuscitation.
- Analyse the pathophysiology of trauma and its implications for acute care.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork in trauma and mass-casualty scenarios.
Unit 3: Acute Medical Emergencies and Rapid Response
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and manage life-threatening acute medical conditions such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and sepsis.
- Implement rapid response systems for deteriorating patients.
- Utilise advanced diagnostic and monitoring tools in acute care.
- Critically reflect on patient outcomes to improve clinical practice.
Unit 4: Paediatric and Obstetric Emergencies
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of paediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, and shock.
- Manage obstetric emergencies such as eclampsia, postpartum haemorrhage, and neonatal resuscitation.
- Apply safe and ethical practices when dealing with vulnerable patients.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in child and maternal emergency care.
Unit 5: Leadership, Ethics, and Decision-Making in Emergencies
Learning Outcomes:
- Critically evaluate ethical and legal considerations in emergency medicine.
- Apply advanced leadership strategies in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Make sound clinical decisions under uncertainty and time constraints.
Unit 6: Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and CPD in Emergency Medicine
Learning Outcomes:
- Critically analyse current research and literature in emergency medicine.
- Apply evidence-based practice to improve patient care and outcomes.
- Design and conduct research projects relevant to emergency and acute care.
- Demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through reflective practice and lifelong learning.
The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Dip EM) is designed for experienced healthcare professionals who wish to expand their knowledge, enhance clinical expertise, and achieve career progression in emergency and acute care. This qualification is ideal for:
- Medical Doctors working in emergency departments, trauma centres, or urgent care settings who want to advance their skills.
- Senior Nurses and Nurse Practitioners specialising in emergency or acute care who seek higher-level training.
- Paramedics and First Responders aiming to strengthen their decision-making and critical intervention skills.
- Healthcare Managers and Clinical Leaders responsible for overseeing emergency services and multidisciplinary teams.
- Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience who wish to broaden their clinical and leadership expertise.
- Healthcare professionals seeking CPD and advanced qualifications to meet international standards in emergency medicine.
- Practitioners aspiring for career progression into leadership, teaching, or specialist roles within emergency medicine.
This diploma ensures learners gain advanced competencies, leadership abilities, and evidence-based knowledge essential for excelling in the dynamic and demanding field of emergency medicine.
Centres wishing to deliver the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Dip EM) must meet the following requirements to ensure high-quality training and learner success:
- Qualified and Experienced Staff: Centres must employ competent, professionally qualified trainers and assessors with substantial experience in emergency medicine, acute care, and clinical leadership.
- Appropriate Learning Facilities: Delivery must take place in well-equipped training environments, including access to simulation labs, clinical equipment, and up-to-date emergency medicine resources.
- Comprehensive Learning Materials: Centres are required to provide learners with structured study guides, case studies, journals, and access to current evidence-based medical research.
- Assessment and Quality Assurance: Robust systems must be in place to conduct fair, transparent, and reliable assessments, supported by internal and external quality assurance processes.
- Access to Technology and Online Platforms: Centres should provide digital resources, online learning platforms, and e-libraries to support blended and flexible learning.
- Learner Support Services: Adequate academic and pastoral support must be offered to help learners successfully complete the programme.
- Commitment to CPD and Global Standards: Centres must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing staff development, compliance with international healthcare education standards, and continuous quality improvement.
By meeting these requirements, centres will ensure the delivery of a world-class qualification in emergency medicine, enabling learners to gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed to excel in their professional practice.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
