Level 3 Award for Initial Person on the Scene of an Incident
27th / 28th May 2023, Broughton, North Lincolnshire
The new IPOS or Initial Person on the Scene of an Accident qualification is designed to train individuals how to deal with an incident, the course is initally delivered online, followed by a four day classroom course. It will increase your knowledge of casualty care, taking your care to another level.
The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above, with a level 2 Literacy.
Initial Patient Care
Airway Management
Peak Flows
Hypoxia
Use of Oxygen and Pulse Oximetry
Chocking
Heart Attack and Angina
Asthma and Inhalers
Diabetes and blood sugar measurement
other common medical conditions
Sepsis
ECG
Blood Pressure and Pulse
Wounds including catastrophic Bleeding
Burns
Sprains and strains
ENT Problems and Dental Injuries
Knife Wounds
Penetrating chest wounds
Chest Auscultation
Hyperventilation
Abdominal Injuries
Head Injuries
Amputations
Tourniquet
Blast Injuries
Haemostatic Dressings
Packing wounds
Neurological Observations
Heat and Cold Emergencies
Cardiac arrest and CPR
AED and defibrillation
Drowning
Spinal Injuries
Spinal Boards and immobilisation
Treating Fractures and Dislocations
Use of splints
Pelvic Injuries and splints
Extrication from Vehicles
Shocks
Bites and stings
Allergic reactions and Anaphylaxis
Using adrenaline Autoinjectors
Poisons
