FPOS – Intermediate TRAINING COURSE PROGRAM
The First Person on Scene – Intermediate (FPOS-I) is a 3-5 Day program focusing on additional interventions and management of serious incidents with the expectation of longer term management of the casualty at the scene. It is expected that candidates will have previously attended some First Aid training.
The course is a mix of taught theory, practical demonstration, skill stations and realistic scenarios.
The First Person on Scene – Intermediate course covers:
The Pre Hospital Environment
- The role of FPOS
- Minimising risk of infection
- Post-incident procedures
Scene management
- Safety
- Triage
- Mechanism of Injury
- Patient Assessment
- Communicating with patients
- Primary survey and assessment
- Safe moving and handling
Respiration and Airway Management
- Recognition of respiratory problems
- Basic airway management –
- Choking
- Use of suction
- Oxygen Administration
Defibrillation
- Automated external defibrillation
- Normal / abnormal heart rhythms
Circulation and Shock
- Recognition and initial care of haemorrhage
- Bleeding- including the use of tourniquets and haemostatics
- Shock
Damage
- General Bone / Joint injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal & Pelvic injuries
- Chest injuries
- Burns
- Eye Injuries
Environment
- Heat Stroke & Dehydration
- Hypothermia
Medical Related Emergencies
- Heart attack/angina
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Asthma – including additional remote protocols
- Anaphylaxis – including additional remote protocols
Our Certificate is from our awarding organisation IBSSA (International Bodyguard Security Services Association) Headquarters , Budapest , Hungary
