FIRST PERSON ON SCENE (FPOS) INTERMEDIATE AND EXTENDED SKILLS

The Intermediate FPOS course is designed to take the First Aider on to the next skill level. Delegates will be taught the skills associated with rapid assessment, stabilisation and transfer of both the trauma victim and those suffering a medical emergency.

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. The extended skills will be tailored to the participant’s requirements where possible. This can be orientated toward the Maritime Environment, especially for the Maritime Security Personnel in the tactical & non-tactical roles where required.

The instructors have experience in tactical medicine, the maritime environment and NHS or private operational Paramedics. All hold the relevant qualifications and skills for a great course.

The Intermediate FPOS course is run over 5 days and includes both theoretical and practical sessions, designed to develop a good all round First Responder. The course includes a comprehensive handbook.

There are practical and theory assessments throughout the course and a final assessment day. Some pre course study will be beneficial and additional evening study may be needed during the course. Successful candidates will be awarded the Intermediate FPOS course certificate in association with Aid Training International.

This certificate is valid for three years after which participants will have to meet the assessment standard for a new certificate to be reissued.

The course is approved by Edexcel and is IHCD managed (Institute of Health Care Development) a division of Edexcel the UK's largest qualification Awarding Body. It 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.

Course dates are available on the calendar via the home page.

fpos framework
Entry Requirements	Direct Entry	Direct Entry
Title	First Person (Basic)	First Person (Intermediate)
Pre-Hospital Environment	The role of FPOS Scene Safety Minimising risk of infection Post-incident procedures	As for FPOS Basic, plus Scene Management Safety Triage
Patient Assessment	Communicating with patients Examination and assessment	Communicating with patients Primary survey and assessment Safe moving and handling
Airway Management	Basic airway management Causes of blocked airway Opening and maintaining a clear airway Choking Use of suction equipment	As for FPOS Basic, plus Removal of crash helmets Use of oro-pharyngeal airways
Respiration and Ventilation	Recognition of respiratory problems Recognition of common breathing difficulties Asthama Hyperventilation	As for FPOS Basic, plus Oxygen supplementation Mechanical Bag/valve/mask Ventilation support Pocket face mask 02 nipple
Basic Life Support	Perform basic life support Recovery position	As for FPOS Basic, plus Perform child and infant basic life support
Defibrillation	Perform automated external defibrillation	As for FPOS Basic, plus Normal/abnormal heart rhythms
Circulation and Shock	Recognition and initial care of haemorrhage Bleeding Shock (to include faints)	As for FPOS Basic
Medical Emergencies	Recognition and initial care of: Heart attack/angina Diabetes Stroke Epilepsy Unconscious patient Asthma/anaphylaxis	As for FPOS Basic, plus Assisting the Paramedic
Trauma Related Emergencies	Optional Unit Recognition and initial care of injuries to bones, muscles and joints Recognition and initial care of burns and scalds	As for FPOS Basic, plus recognition and initial care of other trauma related injuries Skeletal stabilisation

Group bookings taken, courses can be run anywhere subject to terms and conditions, call for details.