The online course for first responders.
For those seeking to embark upon a First Person on Scene (FPOS) course they may find our distance learning First on Scene course extremely useful.
The online first on scene course is designed to increase knowledge about the role of a First Person on Scene and deliver Emergency First Aid.
Whilst this is not the FPOS intermediate course that runs over a number of days in a classroom environment It does include valuable information for the distance learner to gain prior understanding about medical emergencies and delivering appropriate first aid treatment.
The online/distance learning First On Scene Course is suitable for anybody wishing to gain an increased awareness of emergency first aid, even prior to embarking upon the accredited FPOS intermediate course.
It is also ideal for those wishing to join a Community First Responder Group and would like to gain prior knowledge of the roll and indeed the exam/test for CFRs. It is however important to know that CFR groups skillset and protocols vary from Trust to Trust throughout the UK but this course covers over and above what is expected from a basic CFR level.
The added benefit is that it is produced by a CFR who is also an associate member of the College of Paramedics and Level 3 member Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.
Below is the list of modules and topics in the distance learning first on scene.
| A1 Pre-Hospital Environment Care |
A1.1 Understand the role and responsibilities of the first person who arrives on scene. A1.2 Scene safetyA1.3 Minimising the risk of infection A1.4 Dynamic risk assessment of an incident scene |
| A2 Patient Primary Survey Assessment | A2.1 Scene Management (safety & triage)
A2.2 Assess patient’s levels of consciousness A2.3 Communicating with Patients A2.4 Gaining consent from a patient before providing emergency care A2.5 Safe moving and handling of a patient |
| A3 Respiratory and Airway Management | A3.1 Assessing respiratory problems
A3.2 Common breathing difficulties A3.3 Airway management A3.4 Use of suction equipment A3.5 Safe removal of crash helmets A3.6 Use of OPA (Oro-pharyngeal airways) A3.7 Administering 02 A3.8 Solo use of BVM (Bag/valve/mask) A3.9 Recognising an obstructed airway |
| A4 Basic Life Support | A4.1 Perform basic life support
A4.2 Recovery position A4.3 Performing paediatric basic life support |
| A5 Defibrillation | A5.1 Use of (AED Automated external defibrillator)
A5.2 Normal heart rhythms A5.3 Abnormal heart rhythms |
| A6 Bleeding and Shock |
A6.1 Recognise and manage a patient with a catastrophic bleed
A6.2 Recognise the different types of bleeding A6.3 Applying direct pressure |
| A7 Medical Emergencies | A7.1 Cardiac arrest / Heart attack / angina
A7.2 Diabetes A7.3 Stroke A7.4 Epilepsy A7.5 Unconscious patient A7.6 Asthma / allergic reaction / anaphylaxis A7.7 Assisting the Paramedic |
| A8 Trauma Related Emergencies
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A8.1 Recognition and care of injuries to bones, joints, tendons & ligaments A8.2 Recognition and care of burns & scalds A8.3 Skeletal imobilisation |
| A9 AVPU | A9.1 reassess a patients levels of consciousness using AVPU: Alert Voice Pain Unresponsive |
This is not an instant download course with an automated certificate
The fee for the course is £25.00 . Within 24 hours of a working week you will receive a comprehensive manual and workbook via email as a PDF
There is no time limit, study in your own time to gain the maximum benefit from the information given and then when you are ready to sit the exam paper, simply request it and return it for marking and successful students will receive a PDF verson of their certificate within 7 days. Don’t worry about failure, we allow three attempts but most people get a pass the first time.
The real value of the course is that you will have studied the responsibilities of a First Person on Scene (FPOS) and gained comprehensive insights, knowledge and confidence to embark upon FPOS I.