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First Person on Scene (FPOS) -
Basic and Intermediate
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We hold Edexcel approval |
This course is designed to take the First Aider on to the next skill level, students will be taught the skills associated with rapid assessment, stabilisation and transfer of both the trauma victim and those suffering a medical emergency. The course is approved by Edexcel and is IHCD managed.
The course is run over 3 days for Basic Level and 5 days for Intermediate. It includes both theoretical lectures and practical sessions, designed to develop a good, all round First Responder.
The course includes a comprehensive handbook, assessment by an independent examiner and certification.
The cost for individual places on our regular “open” courses is:
Basic three days £250 + VAT.
Intermediate five days £400 + VAT
The cost of the course for a group of up to 12 candidates is:
Basic three days £2500 + VAT.
Intermediate five days £3500 + VAT
IHCD FIRST PERSON ON SCENE AWARDS
Overview
The purpose of the First Person on Scene © (FPOS) awards is to provide immediate life support to the patient pending the arrival of definitive pre-Hospital care. Effective interventions in the following areas have been shown to make a difference to survival outcome, and are reflected in the syllabi:
• airway stabilisation
• basic life support
• early defibrillation
• oxygenation
• circulatory support
Clinical endorsement for the FPOS framework and assessment is through the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (Edinburgh), and whilst achievement of units within the framework confirms that individuals have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, this does not imply the 'license to practice', the scope of which will be for the employing organisation to determine.
Entry Requirements |
DIRECT ENTRY |
DIRECT ENTRY |
Ambulance Response |
< 20 MINUTES |
20 – 40 MINUTES |
Title |
FIRST PERSON (Basic) |
FIRST PERSON (Intermediate) |
THE PRE HOSPITAL
ENVIRONMENT
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A1. The role of FPOS
A1.2 Scene safety
A1.3 Minimising risk of infection
A1.4 Post-incident procedures |
As for FPOS Basic, plus
B 1.5 Scene management
- Safety
- Triage |
PATIENT ASSESSMENT |
A2.1 Communicating with patients
A2.2 Examination and assessment |
B2.1 Communicating with patients
B2.2 Primary survey and assessment
B2.3 Safe moving and handling |
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT |
A2.1 Basic airway management
- Causes of blocked airway
- Opening and maintaining a clear airway
- Choking
A 3..2 Use suction equipment |
As for FPOS Basic, plus
B3.1 Removal of crash helmets
B3.2 Use of oro-pharyngeal airways |
RESPIRATION AND
VENTILATION |
A4.1 Recognition of respiratory problems
A4.2 Recognition of common breathing
difficulties
- Asthma
- Hyperventilation |
As for FPOS Basic, plus
B4.3 Oxygen supplementation
- mechanical
- bag/valve/mask
B4.4 Ventilation support
- pocket face-mask 02 nipple |
BASIC
LIFE SUPPORT |
A5.1 Perform basic life support
A5.2 Recovery position |
As for FPOS Basic, plus
B5.3 Perform child and infant basic life support |
DEFIBRILLATION |
A6. 1 Perform automated external defibrillation |
As for FPOS Basic, plus
B6.2 Normal / abnormal heart rhythms |
CIRCULATION AND
SHOCK |
A7.1 Recognition and initial care of haemorrhage
- Bleeding
- Shock (to include faints) |
As for FPOS Basic |
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES |
Recognition and initial care of:
A8.1 Heart attack/angina
A8.2 Diabetes
A8.3 Stroke
A8.4 Epilepsy
A8.5 Unconscious patient
A8.6 Asthma / anaphylaxis |
As for FPOS Basic, plus
B8.7 Assisting the Paramedic |
TRAUMA
RELATED EMERGENCIES |
Optional Unit
A9.1 Recognition and initial care of injuries to
bones, muscles and joint
A9.2 Recognition and initial care of burns and
scalds |
As for FPOS Basic, plus
B9.3 Recognition and initial care of other
trauma related injuries
B9.4 Skeletal stabilisation |
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