First Person on Scene [FPOS] training- level 3 starting 01 Sept 2020.
First Person on Scene [FPOS] training has had another change, with a new qualification becoming available on 1st September 2020. This new version of First Person on Scene training has been moved to a level 3 qualification, [previously level 4], with a reduction in the guided learning hours and some changes to the assessment methods and criteria.
Our next course with vacancies in Essex is Monday 13th to Friday 17th September 2021- contact our office on 0800 242 5210 for more details.
Below, our director of training gives a brief overview of the changes to FPOS training for courses started after 1st September 2020.
First Person on Scene [level 3] (was First Person On Scene Intermediate) training is typically a five-day course aimed at those likely to be providing the initial care to a person injured or taken ill. The FPOS course is most relevant for people who are likely to be unable to call for professional medical back up, or that help will arrive in more than 20 minutes.
This is now a Level 3 qualification after the changes to the course duration [guided learning hours], and the assessment requirements.
Originally designed for community first responders working with the NHS, this course has become increasingly popular as an alternative to the traditional workplace first aid courses.
The course is highly practical, focusing on building a confident approach to casualty management through scenario work involving casualty simulation.
The FPOS course covers:
There are three units to this new First Person on Scene level 3 course:
1- Emergency Care of Casualties for the First Responder
2- Recognising and Managing Trauma for the First Responder
3- Recognising and Managing Medical Conditions for the First Responder
Each in turn contains a number of learning outcomes
Unit 1- Emergency Care of Casualties for the First Responder
Understand the roles and responsibilites of the First Responder
Understand the assessment of conscious and unconscious casualties
Understand the principles of basic life support for adults, children and infants
Understand the techniques used to manage the airway of casualties with a reduced level of consciousness
Understand recognition and management of life extinct
Understand the provision of supplementary oxygen
Understand the recognition and management of a casualty with a catastrophic haemorrhage
Understand the techniques used to manage choking casualties
Unit 2 Recognising and Managing Trauma for the First Responder
Understand the recognition and management of cassualties suffering from burns
Understand the recognition and management of casualties with hypothermia and hyperthermia
Understand the recognition and management of the conscious near drowned casualty
Understand the recognition and management of casuaties with muskoskeletal injuries
Understand the recognition and management of casualties with a head injury
Understand the recognition and management of a casualty with a spinal injury
Understand the recognition and management of casualties with wounds and bleeding
Understand the recognition and management of a casualty suffering from hypovolemic shock
Understand the recognition and management of casualties with a chest injury
Unit 3- Recognising and Managing Medical Conditions for the First Responder
Understand the recognition and management of a casualty who has been poisoned
Understand the recognition and management of a casualty suffering from allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Understand the recognition and management of casualties with common respiratory problems
Understand the recognition and management of casualties with suspected cardiac conditions
Understand the recognition and management of casualties suffering from diabetic emergencies
Understand the recognition and management of a casualty having a seizure
Understand the recognition and management of a casualty suffering a suspected stroke
Understand the recognition and management of a casualty with suspected meningitis
This new First Person on Scene level 3 course is assessed in centre, this being done by gathering evidence that the participant has achieved these outcomes. Much of the evidence gathering is done via practical, simulated scenarios, but there is also some portfolio work to be completed.
As you would imagine, the above makes for a busy, but achievable week of training with some requirement for self study and work in the evenings.
If you would like to know more, drop us a line or give us a call.