IHCD First Person on Scene: Refresher Course

Course review:

A two and a half day course designed to provide a recap of skills taught as part of the IHCD Royal College of Surgeons First Person on Scene Intermediate course through lessons and scenarios along with a written and practical assessment. To gain access to the course delegates must produce a valid IHCD First Person on Scene Intermediate Certificate that has been issued by Edexcel no more than 30 days past the date of expiration. Candidates will also be asked to give an indication of what they have done to maintain and develop the skills that were learned on attendance of their initial FPOS course.

Course Aims:

To refresh skills that have been learned on previous FPOS courses and by way of Candidate continued personal and professional development. And to reassess those skills prior to recertification of the IHCD First Person on Scene award.

Course Objectives:

A recap and reassessment of the following:

• The role of the First Person on Scene
• Basic Life Support
• Airway Management
• Circulation and shock
• Medical emergencies and trauma related injuries
• Assisting the Paramedic