Shikari + 351 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hi all, I was wondering where I could go for more advanced FA training i.e. trauma, such as sucking chest wounds or applying tourniquets, or serious RTC injuries etc. essentially more than FA at work. This isn't Police related as such, although it may come in useful, I'm just interested in helping people, and although I'm sure I could learn off of youtube, I'd rather have a formal accreditation to cover my back. Cheers, Shikari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Jones + 1,082 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Army Reserves - more specifically the RAMC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Team Sir Penguin 648 Posted September 2, 2014 Admin Team Share Posted September 2, 2014 PADI do emergency first response and other courses like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus 585 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Hi all, I was wondering where I could go for more advanced FA training i.e. trauma, such as sucking chest wounds or applying tourniquets, or serious RTC injuries etc. essentially more than FA at work. This isn't Police related as such, although it may come in useful, I'm just interested in helping people, and although I'm sure I could learn off of youtube, I'd rather have a formal accreditation to cover my back. Cheers, Shikari There is the usual Emergency Aid and also First Aid at Work courses. But they're not really the kind of thing you're after, as the situations you're taught aren't the ones you're likely to come across. There's a course called FPOS (I) - First Person on Scene (Intermediate), which is what Close Protection and Maritime Security have to study. Depends where you do it, but it usually costs £300ish, and is a 4 day course. Will teach you very relevant stuff, and would also allow you to work as an ECA for a private ambulance company (if you wanted to for some reason) Edited September 2, 2014 by AlexM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikari + 351 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks all, I'll look into all of them. @Indiana- I'm already considering joining the army, but there are so many options I don't know what I want to go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Jones + 1,082 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks all, I'll look into all of them. @Indiana- I'm already considering joining the army, but there are so many options I don't know what I want to go for. Go to the Paras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does St John Ambulance still offer first aiding courses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E29NP1546080952 1,383 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does St John Ambulance still offer first aiding courses? Yes they do http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/training-courses.aspx?gclid=CNr53P6Iw8ACFYMewwodT04AuA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Team Sir Penguin 648 Posted September 2, 2014 Admin Team Share Posted September 2, 2014 Plenty to choose from on here too. https://www.specialisttraining.g4s.com/medical-courses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek 186 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 If you want the very basics then the standard First Aid courses will cover what you need. If you want something a little more comprehensive with a bit more depth then the First Person on Scene (FPOS) is the way forward. Intermediate is probably the way to go, although there is an Enhanced course but there are only a small number of centres running the FPOS-E in the country. Some FPOS courses do require you to have some knowledge beforehand, so it would be worth checking with the centre first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Jones + 1,082 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 If you want the very basics then the standard First Aid courses will cover what you need. If you want something a little more comprehensive with a bit more depth then the First Person on Scene (FPOS) is the way forward. Intermediate is probably the way to go, although there is an Enhanced course but there are only a small number of centres running the FPOS-E in the country. Some FPOS courses do require you to have some knowledge beforehand, so it would be worth checking with the centre first. I thought that the minimum police course for first aid was the FPoS course. Do some forces do 'less'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCKev 38 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 To bring an old thread back to life, I'm a first aider at my current work and was wondering is it only AFO'S that have advanced life saving training/ First aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripper 6 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I'm still FAAW trained and the Met do them regularly, I'm sure there were a couple of MSC on my last course at ESB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart 128 Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I've got my first aid course at work on Wednesday, I'll just be going through the motions as I've only just passed my more challenging Red Cross first aid certificate last month. Providing first aid cover at a half marathon on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorgurney 0 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 There is the usual Emergency Aid and also First Aid at Work courses. But they're not really the kind of thing you're after, as the situations you're taught aren't the ones you're likely to come across. There's a course called FPOS (I) - First Person on Scene (Intermediate), which is what Close Protection and Maritime Security have to study. Depends where you do it, but it usually costs £300ish, and is a 4 day course. Will teach you very relevant stuff, and would also allow you to work as an ECA for a private ambulance company (if you wanted to for some reason) The FPOS is my highest level so far. Comes in very handy though. Could you get training through Public Order Unit? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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