First Person on Scene intermediate (FPOS)
BTEC
In Basildon
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Basildon
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Duration
5 Days
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Teachers and trainers (2)
Course programme
Pre Hospital environment
A1.1 - The role of FPOS
A1.2 - Scene safety
A1.3 - Minimising the risk of infection
A1.4 - Post incident procedures
B1.5 - Scene Management
- Safety
- Triage
Patient Assessment
A2.1 - Communicating with patients
A2.2 - Examination and assessment
B2.2 - Primary survey and assessment
Respiration and airway management
A3.1 – Recognition of respiratory problems
A3.2 – Common breathing difficulties
A3.3 – Basic airway management
- Causes of a blocked airway
- Open and maintain a clear airway
- Choking
B3.4 - Use of suction
B3.5 - Removal of crash helmets
B3.6 - Use of oro-pharyngeal airways
B3.7 - Oxygen Supplementation
B3.9 - Bag / Valve / Mask
Basic Life Support
A4.1 – Perform basic life support
A4.2 - Recovery Position
B4.3 - Perform child and infant Basic Life Support
Defibrillation
A5.1 – Automated external defibrillation
B5.2 - Normal / abnormal heart rhythms
Circulation and shock
A6.1 Recognition and initial care of
- Bleeding
- Shock (to include faints)
Medical related emergencies Recognition and initial care of:
A7.1 – Heart attack / Angina
A7.2 – Diabetes A7.3 – Stroke
A7.4 – Epilepsy A7.5 - Unconscious patient
A7.6 – Asthma / Anaphylaxis
B7.7 - Assisting the paramedic
Trauma related emergencies
A8.1 – Recognition and initial care of injuries to bones, muscles and joints
A8.2 – Recognition and initial care of Burns and scalds
A8.3 – Recognition and initial care of other trauma related injuries
A8.4 – Skeletal stabilisation
First Person on Scene intermediate (FPOS)