First Person on Scene (FPOS) Intermediate Award | Outreach Rescue
Two levels of FPOS awards are available, independently, for those who do not require the technical and practical elements of the Casualty Management in Specialist Rescue course.
The courses have been designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help others. This qualification has been developed by the NHS Ambulance Services and is clinically endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-hospital care. Basic and intermediate certificates are valid for 3 years.
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| 3 | Dates and Prices available on request | YFPOS | ||
| Essential Reading | |
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The FPOS Intermediate and basic course notes are considered as essential reading for successful completion of the course, and will be provided to you as appropriate. |
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You should review your organisation's documents that relate to working at height and rope rescue. Documents that you may encounter include:
On the course you are going to become familiar with a range of equipment used for working at height. Each type of equipment has a manufacturer's instruction for use and it is good practice to read up on the equipment before using it. There are numerous manufacturers' websites that contain information and you should visit them to improve your awareness of what equipment is available to use and its potential application. |
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| Trauma.org website | > website |
| Course Certification and Coventry University | |
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There are options on successful completion of this course to register it towards a Coventry University Diploma in Specialist Rescue (subject to an additional assignment) or contribution towards other higher education awards. Further information will be provided at commencement of the course. To obtain a full module descriptor in advance visit the below website and navigate to: CU Portal » Module Information Directory » Business, Environment and Society » Geography, Environmental Science and Disaster Management » Get Modules. Then click on 259GED for full diploma module information or 267GED for half-module. |
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| coventry.ac.uk | > website |
| Medical Forms | |
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All course participants have to complete a medical form. This form should be with us ahead of the course. The information you provide is treated confidentially. You can download a blank medical form by clicking on the link below. You may have already had access to one via the Fire Service College. It should be returned when completed and signed by fax (01248 602435) or by post. |
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| Dietary or Special Requirements | |
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Any dietary requirements should be indicated on your medical form prior to the start of the course. If you have any other special requirements please contact us as early as possible. |
| Equipment and Clothing to bring with you | |
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The weather in North Wales is heavily influenced by the mountains and it can be wet, windy and cold when outside, so bring warm waterproof clothing with you. There is no requirement to bring fire kit with you. |
