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First Person On Scene (FPOS) - Intermediate Course - IHCD Accredited

Duration: 5 days

The IHCD (Institute of Health Care Development - a division of Edexcel - the UK's largest qualification Awarding Body) is the 'Accreditation Body' of the National (NHS) Ambulance Service and is responsible for the issuing of all the certification qualifications throughout the Ambulance Services.

The FPOS has been created between the IHCD and the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Overview

This foundational and valuable course, which as the title states, is designed for the immediate care and responses required in any emergency situation. The course is structured in subject delivery and practice, bringing constant development to each participant, but will also require some element of pre-learning and some further study outside of the course teaching hours in the evenings.

This 'full' FPOS course is delivered over five days and you will receive qualification in both FPOS Basic and Intermediate levels of award. You do not need to be a previously qualified First Aider to undertake this course.

Outline of Programme

The First Person on Scene Basic course covers:

  • The Pre Hospital Environment
    • The role of the First Person On Scene
    • Scene Safety
    • Minimising risk of infection
    • Post-incident procedures
  • Patient Assessment
    • Communicating with patients
    • Examination and assessment
  • Airway Management
    • Basic airway management

      • Causes of blocked airway
      • Opening and maintaining a clear airway
      • Choking
    • Use of manual suction equipment
  • Respiration and Ventilation
    • Recognition of respiratory problems
    • Recognition of common breathing difficulties

      • Asthma
      • Hyperventilation
  • Basic Life Support
    • Perform basic life support
    • Recovery position
    • Automated external defibrillation
  • Circulation and Shock
    • Recognition and initial care of haemorrhage

      • Bleeding
      • Shock (to include faints)
  • Medical Emergencies
    • Recognition and initial care of:

      • Heart attack/angina
      • Diabetes
      • Stroke
      • Epilepsy
      • Unconscious patient
      • Asthma/anaphylaxis
  • Trauma Related Emergencies
    • Recognition and initial care of injuries too bones, muscles and joint
    • Recognition and initial care of burns and scalds

The First Person on Scene Intermediate course additionally includes:

  • The Pre Hospital Environment
    • Scene Safety Management and Casualty Triage
  • Patient Assessment
    • Primary survey and assessment
    • Communicating patients Condition/status - Handover
    • Removal of crash helmets/Body Armour/Protective Clothing
    • Safe moving and handling
  • Airway Management
    • Further Manual Airway management
    • Use of powered suction equipment
    • Use of oro-pharyngeal airways
  • Respiration and Ventilation
    • Oxygen supplementation

      • Mechanical
      • Bag/valve/mask
    • Ventilation support

      • Pocket face mask 02 nipple
  • Basic Life Support
    • Child and infant basic life support
  • Cardiac
    • Further Defibrillation Skills
    • Normal/abnormal heart rhythms
  • Circulation and Shock
    • Definitive treatment of haemorrhage and shocked casualty care
  • Assisting the Paramedic
    • Equipment
    • Procedures
    • Taking Patients Vital signs/observations
    • Recording Observations
  • Trauma Related Emergencies
    • Recognition and initial care of other trauma related injuries
    • Spinal Immobilisation
    • Skeletal trauma stabilisation

Qualification information

Certified by Edexcel IHCD - FPOS.

FPOS Modules separately - Basic and Intermediate

We can by special arrangement run either the basic or intermediate courses separately - please contact us with your enquiry.

Pricing

£475.00 per student excluding VAT

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