The Institute of Health Care Development (IHCD) is the Awarding Body (via Edexcel) for National Health Service (NHS) Ambulance Services throughout the United Kingdom. The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh maintains standards in pre-hospital medical care for doctors, emergency service personnel and nurses.

Who should attend

Students attending this course should previously have successfully completed the (FPOS) Basic Course.

Course Contents:

• Basic Life Support (Adult and Child).
• Choking.
• Recovery Position.
• Trauma / Haemorrhage.
• Shock.
• Anaphylactic Shock.
• Oxygen Therapy.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Assisting the Paramedic.
• Heart Conditions.
• Stroke / CVA.
• Epilepsy.
• Asthma.
• Diabetes.

Course Duration
Four-days

Assessment and Certification

All persons passing course practical and written assessments will receive a valid (IHCD) certificate for 3 years.