Qualification Title: Level 3 Award in First Person On Scene - FPOS Course
This FPOS course develops the knowledge and skills required by those working in security services or high-risk environments and ensures learners can provide help for a range of medical conditions and trauma related injuries.
Available for group bookings only
The First Person on Scene qualification otherwise known as the FPOS course meets the requirements of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) when applying for a close protection licence. While the qualification has been developed for close protection operatives working in the UK and abroad, the knowledge and skills it develops are also ideal for higher risk such as industrial first aiders and those working in remote areas. Students on this course benefit by being prepared to deal with medical and trauma emergencies in a realistic and immersive way that develops their skills and confidence. The Level 3 FPOS course is a four-day program focusing on additional treatment and management of serious incidents and accidents.
The course includes both theoretical lectures and practical sessions, designed to develop as an all-round first responder. The course includes a range of scenarios to prepare you for managing medical emergencies in high risk or hostile environments.
This FPOS course sits between the First Aid at Work qualification & the Level 3 Award for First Responders (RQF) course
FPOS Course content
- The roles and responsibilities of the first responder
- The pre-hospital environment
- Core emergency care of casualties
- Communicating with patients
- Primary survey and assessment
- Safe moving and handling of patients
- Recognising and managing trauma
- Airway management
- Respiration and ventilation (including oxygen supplementation)
- Recognising and managing medical conditions
- Basic life support procedures
- Defibrillation
- Recognising and dealing with haemorrhages
- Incident management
- Medical-related emergencies
- Trauma-related emergencies
Assessment
Each candidate will undertake a multiple-choice question paper and practical assessment.
Multiple-Choice Question Paper: The exam is 2 hours long and you’ll need to score a minimum of 80% correct answers to achieve a pass.
Practical observation: You will be required to demonstrate your capabilities as a first aider as you would do in an emergency situation. Therefore, you’ll need to be able to work in a range of environments, including on the floor; for example during CPR. Candidates are required to score 100% to achieve a pass.
FPOS Course Certificate
Those who complete the course and reach the required standard are issued with a First Person On The Scene RQF (Regulated Qualification Framework) Level 3 certificate that is valid for three years. Certificates are issued through our approved awarding organisation Qualifications Network. On completion of both practical and theory elements, an E-certificate will be sent on completion of all quality assurance checks usually within 7 days in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
For more information, please contact info@optimalfirstaid.co.uk or call 07462 795456.
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