The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is the statutory body responsible for standards, education and training in the area of pre-hospital emergency care. PHECC's statutory functions encompass the recognition and assessment of institutions providing education and training in pre-hospital care and the determination of the standards for training courses.
PHECC has a long standing, established model for the provision of Pre Hospital Emergency Care Education and Training at voluntary responder and regulated practitioner levels. Training institutions/individuals who wish to conduct courses and award PHECC qualifications must comply with, and meet, the Council approved PHECC Education and Training standard commensurate with the particular course they wish to conduct and certificate they seek to award. Training organisations, including sole traders, who wish to deliver training and award PHECC qualifications are required, and are encouraged, to become a Recognised Institution (RI) with PHECC.
In view of the need to protect the safety of the public, a strict criteria is in place for the use of the PHECC logo; use of the logo on promotional material or to advertise PHECC approved courses, is only permitted where an individual or an organisation is an approved RI.
I have been assured by PHECC that the RI application process is not unduly onerous. PHECC is committed to improving its services for all stakeholders and, in that regard, I understand that an online portal has been developed for applicants seeking RI status. PHECC anticipates that this online portal, which will significantly aid in the communication and interactions between PHECC and prospective applicants, will be launched in the coming weeks. PHECC will also be providing regional information sessions to its stakeholders, including any persons and organisations seeking to apply for RI status.
