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First person on scene – Intermediate

Name: First person on scene – Intermediate
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This course is suitable for anyone who requires the basic knowledge of Emergency First Aid. Delegates must be at least 16 years of age for certification.

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FIRST PERSON ON SCENE INTERMEDIATE

FPOSI (First Person On Scene Intermediate) has been designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help a person in a life-threatening situation.

FPOS is designed for designed for those who are likely to be first on the scene of an emergency incident when a person’s life is in danger, such as community responders, fire and police personnel, industrial first aiders and those who want to achieve more than First Aid.

This qualification has been developed with the NHS Ambulance Services and is clinically endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care. FPOS also meets the Security Industry Authority first aid requirements for Close Protection Operatives.

ASSESSMENT

Multiple choice exam and practical assessment

COURSE CONTACT

THE PRE-HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT

The Role of the FPOS
Scene Management
Safety
Triage
Minimising the Risk of Infection
Post-incident Procedures

PATIENT ASSESSMENT

Communicating with Patients
Primary Survey and Assessment
Safe Moving and Handling

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

Basic Airway Management
Causes of a Blocked Airway
Opening and Maintaining a Clear Airway
Choking
Use of Suction
Removal of Crash Helmets
Use of oro-pharyngeal Airways

RESPIRATION AND VENTILATION

Recognition of Respiratory Problems
Common Breathing Difficulties
Asthma
Hyperventilation
Oxygen Supplementation
Mechanical
Bag/valve/mask
Ventilation Support

THE PRE-HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT

The Role of the FPOS
Scene Management
Safety
Triage
Minimising the Risk of Infection
Post-incident Procedures

PATIENT ASSESSMENT

Communicating with Patients
Primary Survey and Assessment
Safe Moving and Handling

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

Perform basic Life Support
Recovery Position
Perform Child and Infant Basic Life Support

DEFIBRILLATION

Normal/abnormal Heart Rhythms
Automated External Defibrillation

RECOGNITION AND INITIAL CARE OF HEMORRHAGE

Bleeding
Shock (including faints)

MEDICAL RELATED EMERGENCIES

Recognition and Initial Care of:
Heart Attack/Angina
Diabetes
Stroke
Epilepsy
Unconscious Patient
Asthma/Anaphylaxis
Assisting a Paramedic

TRAUMA RELATED EMERGENCIES

Recognition and Initial Care of Injuries to Bones, Joints, Tendons and Ligaments
Recognition and Initial Care of Burns and Scalds
Recognition and Initial Care of Other Trauma Related Injuries
Skeletal Stabilisation

DURATION

3 days

LOCATION

We can offer courses on company premises for a maximum of 12 delegates or upcoming open courses at our training centre in Ipswich

CERTIFICATION

Successful candidates will receive a Certificate valid for 3 years

Dates Available:

For groups trained on your premises with up to 12 people

Cost: tbc

Including Certification

Course Curriculum

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First person on scene – Intermediate