This course is designed to advance the First Aider towards achieving the First Person On Scene course. Throughout the training individuals will be taught the skills associated with rapid assessment, stabilization and transfer of both the trauma victim and those suffering a medical emergency.
This course will develop individuals to gain a foundation knowledge enabling them to work individually or as part of a team in a variety of situations and locations throughout the world.
The first three days of the course are FPOS. The additional two days are for those requiring extended skills. The training includes both theoretical lectures and realistic practical sessions designed to offer students the opportunity to practice new-found skills.
Instructors host a variety of experience with backgrounds including; military medics, civilian paramedics, CP Operators; with recent operational experience.
THE SYLLABUS INCLUDES:
The Pre - Hospital Environment
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The role of FPOS
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Scene safety
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Minimising risk of infection
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Post-incident procedures
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Scene management
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Safety
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Triage
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Patient Assessment
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Communicating with patients
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Primary survey and assessment
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Safe moving and handling
Respiration and Airway Management
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Recognition of respiratory problems
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Recognition of respiratory problems
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Common breathing difficulties
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Basic airway management
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Causes of blocked airway
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Opening and maintaining a clear airway
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Choking
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Use of suction
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Removal of crash helmets
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Use of oro-pharyngeal airways
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Oxygen supplementation
Basic Life Support
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Perform basic life support
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Recovery position
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Perform child and infant basic life support
Defibrillation
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Automated external defibrillation
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Normal / abnormal heart rhythms
Circulation and Shock
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Recognition and initial care of haemorrhage
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bleeding
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shock
Medical Related Emergencies
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Heart attack/angina
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Diabetes
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Stroke
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Epilepsy
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Unconscious patient
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Asthma / anaphylaxis
Extended Skills are dependent on course requirements, these can include; Cannulation, Fluid Therapy, Advanced Trauma – Chest, Abdominal, Head and Extremity (including Tourniquets and Haemmorhage management)
CERTIFICATE EXPIRY: 3 YEARS
DURATION: 2-5 DAYS
Prices and duration of the courses are individually matched to groups and individuals.
There is always the possibility to negotiate prices and customize our offerings to meet Your needs.