Candidates are assessed on five elements according to an objective marking criteria, with an overall pass mark of 75% needed to pass the course. The assessment will compromise the following:

1. Pre-course MCQ - 5% - 40 question MCQ paper
2. On-course workstation - 10% - On-going, on-course assessment. Candidates will be assessed by instructors delivering the workstations with respect to their practical engagement in the learning tasks undertaken
3. Practical Scenario Exam - 25% - Objective marking criteria for professional performance within the practical scenario
4. CPR Exam - 25% - Objective marking criteria for professional performance within the practical scenario
5. Theory Paper - 35% - 50 question MCQ paper

The qualification must be reaccredited with recertification as set out in the four-year cycle below:

1. YEAR 1 Two-day IMMOFP course
2. YEAR 2 One-day refresher course
3. YEAR 3 One-day refresher course
4. YEAR 4 Two-day IMMOFP course

Medical staff have two months from the anniversary of the previous years course to attend the next course. Keeping the qualification up to date and booking on a course in time is the personal responsibility of medical staff.

The RFL IMMOFP course is designed for all medical staff working (or volunteering) at clubs who are, or may be, involved in giving treatment or advice to players within a professional club environment (training and/or match days).

To attend the you must be one of the following:

Doctor - Must be fully registered with the GMC, be in current practice practicing, not be under any investigation or period of suspension with the GMC and possess the appropriate professional indemnity insurance for working in sport. It is best practice to hold a Diploma in Sports Medicine or equivalent/higher.

Physiotherapist - Must be CSP & HCPC registered and not be under any investigation or suspension period with a degree in physiotherapy and possess the appropriate professional indemnity insurance.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) - Must be fully registered with the NMC and meet revalidation requirements, not be under any investigation or suspension period with an Advanced Practice MSc and possess professional indemnity insurance for working in sport.

Paramedic - Must hold BSc or HND/Foundation degree in Paramedic Science, registered with the HPCP, not under any investigation or suspension period and possess the appropriate professional indemnity insurance for working in sport.

Sports Therapist - Must be a graduate Sports Therapist, be registered as member with a professional body such as Society of Sports Therapists, or Sports Therapy Association or Federation of Holistic Therapists and possess appropriate professional indemnity insurance for working in sport. If applying for IMMOFP for the first time must hold an ITMMiF L4 or PHICIS L2 qualification.

Sports Rehabilitator - Must hold a BSc in Sports Rehabilitation, be a member of BASRAT and have appropriate indemnity insurance for working in sport  If applying for IMMOFP for the first time must hold an ITMMiF L4 or PHICIS L2 qualification.

After starting their role at a club new Doctors and Physiotherapists have three months to successfully complete and pass the course, or until the first available course becomes available if there are no courses within this time frame. Sports Therapists and Sports Rehabilitators must both successfully complete the course before entering the field of play.

Accreditation (Two-Day)

1. Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st March
2. Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th June

Re-Accreditation (One-Day)

1. Friday 19th April
2. Tuesday 14th May
3. Wednesday 10th July
4. Thursday 19th September

Venue: Odsal Stadium, Bradford

We reserve the right to cancel a course if we have insufficient delegates registered.  In the event of cancellation, we will give at least 5 weeks prior notice, calculated from the date that the cancelled course was due to start. In the event of such cancellation, delegates will be transferred onto an alternative course where available or in the event that no alternative course is available, will be offered a full refund.

Two Day Course

For staff currently employed by an RL club payment (£675+VAT) will be made via a deduction from the clubs Central Distributions. Candidates must get permission from their club before applying. Independent candidates must pay for the course in full (£825+VAT) via BACS within 7 days of date of invoice which will be generated once a place has been confirmed by the RFL. We reserve the right to offer your place to another candidate if payment is not received within this time frame.

One Day Course

For staff currently employed by an RL club payment (£375+VAT) will be made via a deduction from the clubs Central Distributions. Candidates must get permission from their club before applying. Independent candidates must pay for the course in full (£450 +VAT) via BACS within 7 days of date of invoice which will be generated once a place has been confirmed by the RFL. We reserve the right to offer your place to another candidate if payment is not received within this time frame.

Complete the application form and email with supporting documents to IMMOFP@rfl.co.uk.

The qualifications are arranged in a stepwise manner for each competition. The i-IMMOFP course encompasses the bulk of the IMMOFP course without teaching the drug giving element of the course. The course is a Two-Day course and certified for 3 years.

Course Element

1. Successful completion of the pre-course element is a mandatory requirement for attending the face-to-face element of the course.
2. The on-course skill stations will be Competent or Not Yet Competent (C or NYC).
3. The two assessments end of day 2 will then be C or NYC.
4. Resits allowed assuming Competency is achieved in all skill stations and a pass on the assessments on day 2.
5. If there is an outstanding NYC in any skill stations (with the exception of the practice scenarios) or in one of the assessments that is an unsuccessful completion of the course.
6. If 2 NYCs are achieved in the practical assessments that is an unsuccessful completion of the course.
7. Where an unsuccessful completion of the course is the outcome, learners are required to repeat the course, in full, at a later date at their own cost.

The RFL iIMMOFP qualification should assist medical staff to get on and stay on a Rugby League medical pathway without compromising care provided for players.

Individuals who hold a Physiotherapy, Sports Therapist or Rehabilitator qualification may apply to attend i-IMMOFP.

1. Physiotherapist - Must be CSP & HCPC registered and not be under any investigation or suspension period with a degree in physiotherapy and possess the appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
2. Sports Therapist - Must be a graduate Sports Therapist, be registered as member with a professional body such as Society of Sports Therapists, or Sports Therapy Association or Federation of Holistic Therapists and possess appropriate professional indemnity insurance for working in sport. 
3. Sports Rehabilitator - Must hold a BSc in Sports Rehabilitation, be a member of BASRAT and have appropriate indemnity insurance for working in sport.

Accreditation (Two-Day)

1. Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May

Venue: Odsal Stadium, Bradford.

We reserve the right to cancel a course if we have insufficient delegates registered.  In the event of cancellation, we will give at least 5 weeks prior notice, calculated from the date that the cancelled course was due to start. In the event of such cancellation, delegates will be transferred onto an alternative course where available or in the event that no alternative course is available, will be offered a full refund.

Two Day Course

For staff currently employed by an RL club payment (£415+VAT) will be made via a deduction from the clubs Central Distributions. Candidates must get permission from their club before applying.

Independent candidates must pay for the course in full (£465+VAT) via BACS within 7 days of date of invoice which will be generated once a place has been confirmed by the RFL. We reserve the right to offer your place to another candidate if payment is not received within this time frame.

Complete the application form and email with supporting documents to IMMOFP@rfl.co.uk.