Are you a first responder, designated first aider, event steward, ambulance care assistant? Why not Upgrade your skills and qualification to an FPOS Intermediate Award? Are you a company looking to train a number of your staff in a highly respected and well recognised first aid qualification?

What is the FPOS?
The FPOS-I award is accredited by Edexcel and IHCD and endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, the UKs leading body in Pre-hospital care. It has been specifically designed and developed to meet the needs of today’s society and the learners of today, and to meet the needs of the emergency care sector. Several frontline providers including NHS trusts are now using FPOS Intermediate as a recognised and suitable award for their intermediate level personnel e.g. EMT, ECA & UCA. The award is widely used by private and NHS ambulance services, fire and rescue services, government departments and community first responder schemes throughout the UK today. It is internationally recognised and also recognised by the Security Industry Authority as a suitable medical qualification for Close Protection Operatives.

How is it delivered?
• The award is delivered over 5 days
• part classroom based
• part scenario based
• ongoing practical assessments over the 5 days
• Formal end exam, practical assessments and team rescue on the last day.

Who delivers it?
Our course is delivered and assessed by registered and skilled paramedics who can incorporate a touch of real life to the content and scenarios. It covers all aspects of first aid normally covered in an HSE First Aid at work course, and incorporates extra skills such as removing crash helmets, immobilisation, medical and trauma emergencies, assisting the paramedic, extrication of the trapped patient and using oxygen, suction
equipment and AED’s. All optional practical units available are automatically included in the course assessments so that the candidate gains the maximum achievable units from the course.

Specialist FPOS?
We can enhance the course content to suit the candidate’s needs including FPOS for Hostile Environments, FPOS for Construction, Ambulance Service FPOS, and FPOS in Childcare

What will it cost me?
Course fee includes:
5 NIGHTS B&B at ACPASS Ltd Hotel.
• IHCD FPOS Intermediate manual
• Registration and certification of Edexcel Award
Course fee £550 per person.

Tel: 07968913241 for course dates.

FPOS Intermediate Course,
Course cost £550 (no vat applicable). Our course includes instruction in advanced skills to further your knowledge and understanding of emergency life saving procedures. We can also include an HSE First Aid at Work Qualification for candidates who need this for HSE FAW workplace compliance.

• All of our candidates can return (by arrangement) on future courses to refresh, update or practice their responder skills.

For further information email acpass@hotmail.co.uk

HABC are pleased to offer the NEW HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF), replacing the HSE version which expires in May 2013:

• Cost: £150
• Duration: 3 Days
• Qualification: First Aid at Work
• Accreditation: HABC.
• Assessment: Continuous assessment, and practical examinations.

First Aid at Work (FAW 3-Day) (QCF)
This new QCF qualification is ideal for those already working or preparing to work within industry wishing to Become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
The recommended course duration is 3 days, however this may be adjusted in accordance to meeting learner needs. Topics covered include: the roles and responsibilities of the First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis. The qualification is assessed via on-going oral questioning and practical demonstration. All successful students will be issued with a First Aid at Work Certificate, along with a wallet-sized plastic card
detailing their qualification which is valid for a period of 3 years. All successful students will be issued with a new First Aid at Work Certificate which lasts for a period of 3 years, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualifications.

Sample First Aid at Work Training (3-day) Programme
1. Care of the unconscious casualty
2. Resuscitation, including CPR
3. Control of bleeding and minor wounds
4. Shock
5. Heart attack
6. Stroke
7. Diabetic emergency
8. Anaphylaxis
9. Asthma
10. Epilepsy
11. What to do if someone is choking
12. Poisoning including overdose
13. Eye injuries
14. Burns and scalds
15. Head injuries
16. Spinal injuries
17. Fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
18. Recognition of illness and injury
19. Record keeping
20. Contents and use of first aid boxes
21. First aid supplies
22. Personal hygiene in first aid situations
23. Communication in an emergency

Cost of course
£150* Special offer
Download course booking form - click here
Dates for next course: please contact us for details on 07968913241

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.

Course Overview
During this ACPASS Ltd course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, heart attacks, choking, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis and more.
Learners will need to attend 3 days in person to complete the practical aspects of the course and to take the First Aid at Work assessments.

Learner Outcomes
• Understand the role & responsibilities of a first aider.
• Be able to assess an incident.
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
• Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking.
• Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding.
• Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock.
• Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury.
• Be able to conduct a secondary survey.
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injury.
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with a suspected chest injury.
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds.
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with an eye injury.
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning.
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis.
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness.

Learner Assessment
There are 2 methods used to assess the QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification.
Practical assessment - this is observed by the Trainer throughout the course, with the results of each key skill being recorded on the Practical Assessment Papers provided.

The Practical Assessment Papers are:
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Practical Assessment
• Unconscious Casualty Practical Assessment
• Wounds and Bleeding Practical Assessment
• Choking Practical Assessment
• Secondary Survey Practical Assessment
• Fractures Practical Assessment

Theory Assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper)

There are 15questions for each learner and learners will answer all the questions under ‘examination’ conditions.

COST FOR THE 3 DAYS: £150 per person

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to speak to one of our course instructors.

• Cost: £65
• Duration: 1 Day
• Qualification: Level 2 in Emergency First Aid
• Accreditation: HABC.
• Assessment: Continuous assessment, multi choice and practical examination.

The HABC approved Emergency First Aid at Work training course can be adapted to suit your team's specific needs. This straightforward, 1-day course is best suited to lower risk organisations needing to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.

Course Content:
Our instructors ensure the day features both theory and practical sessions designed to strengthen learning, inspire confidence and create an enjoyable atmosphere.

The Syllabus includes:
• First aid priorities
• Managing incidents
• Basic life support
• Examination of a casualty
• Unconsciousness
• Control of bleeding
• Burns and scalds
• Regulations
• First aid kits
• Recording and reporting

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to speak to one of our course instructors.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The objective of this qualification is to support learners in becoming emergency first aiders in the workplace. The content of the qualification meets the HSE requirements for training emergency first-aiders.

This course is suitable for lower-risk work environments such as shops or offices and organisations which have less than 100 employees. This is a new qualification and differs from the previous qualification as the assessment regime has changed.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work comprises Unit 1 of the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work.
The syllabus consists of eight areas which are briefly outlined below;

• • Roles and responsibilities – Candidates should understand the terminology used in first aid.
  • First-aid incidents – Candidates should know how to assess an incident.
  • Unconscious casualties – Candidates should know how to manage an unconscious casualty.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation – Candidates should know how to manage a casualty who is not breathing normally.
  • Choking – Candidates should know how to treat a casualty who is choking.
  • Bleeding – Candidates should know how to manage a casualty who has a bleeding injury.
  • Shock – Candidates should know how to manage a casualty who is in shock.
  • Minor injuries – Candidates should know how to treat minor injuries that commonly occur in the workplace.
  

DURATION
1 DAY
It is a mandatory requirement that candidates should be requalified every 3 years.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The qualification is assessed in the following ways:

• • Practical observation – The practical assessment is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical first aid skills.
  • Written/oral questioning – Learners must provide a short response to set questions within a learner pack covering underpinning knowledge of first aid.

COST: £50 Per person

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to speak to one of our course instructors.

• Cost: £100
• Duration: 2 Days
• Qualification: HABC Level 3 First Aid at Work (QCF) valid for 3 years.
• Accreditation: HABC.
• Assessment: Practical and multiple choice examinations.

Additional info: Delegates must successfully retake this course no later than 28 days from the expiry date of their current First Aid at Work certificate.
Our First Aid at Work Refresher training course re-certifies First Aid at Work-qualified staff, required every 3 years. We can run the course at a pace to suit you and your team, for example in a single block or on days on consecutive weeks.

Course content:
The content covers the same ground as the initial First Aid at Work course and includes:
• First aid priorities
• Managing incidents
• Basic life support
• Examination of a casualty
• Unconsciousness
• Control of bleeding
• Fractures
• Burns and scalds
• Common illnesses
• Heart attacks
• Eye injuries
• Dressings
• Recording and reporting
• Regulations
• First aid kits

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to speak to one of our course instructors

• Cost: £50
• Duration: 1 Day
• Accreditation: HABC
• Assessment: Continuous assessment, multiple choice and practical examinations

Our AED (automated external defibrillation) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training course teaches the essential skills required by an AED operator and enables delegates to make reliable decisions in such an emergency. It offers delegates time and support to gain confidence in what often seen as a difficult skill, fraught with risks.

Every two minutes, someone in the UK suffers a heart attack. Automated external defibrillation (AED) is the leading treatment to stabilise heart rhythm and prevent cardiac arrest. AED therapy delivered within minutes can double the patient's chance of survival, but time is of the essence: chances of survival decrease 10% each minute the patient remains unconscious.

Acpass recommends this course for anyone wishing to learn this life-saving skill or looking to improve his or her emergency first aid skills.

Course content:
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty
• Resuscitation
• Understanding heart attacks
• How to use any type of AED

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to speak to one of our course instructors.