Courses and revision resources

By Leigh Rogers · Links checked 26 September 2026

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From the College

DIMC sample questions: the College's own examples of its question style.
FPHC videos and podcasts: exam resources from the Faculty.
Sandpiper bag guidance (PDF): the standard equipment used in every OSPE station.
Diploma in Immediate Medical Care: a revision guide: a guide on the RCSEd blog by an FPHC member (December 2023), listing books, podcasts and websites.
FPHC consensus statements and membership.

DipIMC revision courses are run by several providers. Search for "DipIMC revision course", and ask recent candidates which ones they rated.
Life support courses: the Resuscitation Council UK runs ALS, EPALS, NLS and related courses. The exam follows current UK practice, which for resuscitation means the RCUK 2025 guidelines.
Major incidents: ALSG's Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS) courses cover the doctrine behind the major incident questions.
FPHC regional groups: the RCSEd blog guide above recommends their online lectures.

St Emlyn's: The Diploma in Immediate Medical Care, hints and tips: exam advice, and a mock paper to download.
JESIP: joint doctrine, M/ETHANE and the Joint Decision Model, all examinable.
The podcasts named in the RCSEd revision guide, which you can search for in any podcast app: The Resus Room, PHEM Cast, 2 Paeds in a Pod, General Broadcast, and the West Midlands Care Team.

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