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First Person On Scene FPOS 3 (i)
Course Information
This Advanced First Aid qualification is designed for individuals working in security services, high-risk environments, or roles where advanced medical skills are essential. It equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to a wide range of medical conditions and trauma-related injuries, including ballistic and blast injuries.
The course runs weekdays from March 10th to March 13th, 2025, and is delivered face-to-face over four days. Learners must complete all requirements within 10 weeks.
This qualification:
- Meets the competency standards set by the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (Level C).
- Satisfies the SIA (Security Industry Authority) requirements for Close Protection Officers.
- Is also ideal for Cabin Crew, Industrial First Aiders, and those working in remote or high-risk environments.
It also supports career progression into higher-level roles or further learning within the sector.
Assessment
The course is assessed through:
- Multiple-choice question exams
- Practical skills observations
Both must be successfully completed to achieve the qualification.
Course Content
Pre-Hospital Environment
- Role of the First Responder
- Minimising Risk of Infection
- Consent and Scene Management
- Common Travel Illnesses
- Casualty Assessment
Mechanism of Injury & Patient Assessment
- Patient Communication
- Primary Survey and Assessment
Respiration & Airway Management
- Recognition of Respiratory Problems
- Advanced Airway Management: Oral, Nasal & Laryngeal Airways
- Choking Response
- Oxygen Administration: Delivery Systems & SpO2
Basic Life Support
- CPR, including Remote Environment Protocols
- Paediatric CPR
- Defibrillation (Automated External Defibrillation)
Circulation & Shock Management
- Recognition & Initial Care of Haemorrhage
- Catastrophic Haemorrhage: Tourniquets & Haemostatics
- Types of Shock: Cardiogenic, Neurogenic, Hypovolaemic, Septic, Anaphylactic
Trauma & Damage Management
- Bone & Joint Injuries
- Head, Spinal & Pelvic Injuries
- Chest Injuries
- Burns, Eye, Blast & Ballistic Injuries
Environmental Emergencies
- Drowning
- Heat Stroke & Dehydration
- Hypothermia
Medical Emergencies
- Heart Attack / Angina
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Asthma (including Remote Protocols)
- Anaphylaxis (including Remote Protocols)
- Poisoning



