RSPH Level 4 Award in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response

The RSPH Level 4 Award in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response provides in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices required to manage emergencies and enhance resilience. This qualification is essential for those involved in the planning and delivery of EPRR arrangements in healthcare organisations (NHS organisations and providers of NHS funded care).

Most emergencies can be mitigated with proper planning and response strategies. This accredited qualification is designed to help you develop a robust understanding of emergency management, including risk assessment, incident command, and recovery planning.

This qualification has been mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Civil Contingencies, which describe those activities required for the provision of integrated emergency management for events or situations, within or affecting the UK, which may threaten serious damage to human welfare, the environment or national security.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is valuable for anyone involved in emergency management, within healthcare organisations. 

Key skills 

By completing this qualification, you will gain practical, actionable understanding of emergency preparedness, resilience, and response, including: 

• The requirements relating to Health Emergency Preparedness 

• The  responsibilities of Category 1 and 2 responders, the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the third sector,  

• The principles of Integrated Emergency Management in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response  

• How to determine the likelihood and potential impact of an emergency occurring in a local community 

For full details, read the course specification below.

How long does it take to complete? 

The qualification takes a total of 70 hours to complete, including 48 hours of guided learning time, followed a centre-devised assessment.  

Career progression 

Completing the Level 4 Award in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response is a valuable step on the route to a wide variety of careers, including: 

• Emergency Planner 

• Response Coordinator 

• Recovery Manager 

• Risk Manager 

Looking to advance your career even further? This qualification is part of the Emergency Management pathway, designed to provide you with the tools you need to excel in emergency management roles. 

Downloadable documents 

How do I apply?