IHCD Technician

IHCD Ambulance Technician (Subject to Approval)

Course Description: 

This course has been developed to aid individuals working in the medical sector wishing to develop their current basic first aid skills e.g. FAAW / FPOS-I to a recognised standard. In addition completion of this course will enable the learner to continue their career with opportunities to complete their Paramedic training through a recognised route as one of the recognised universities.

This course has been specifically designed to suit the requirements of the security industry for ex-military personnel currently working in hostile environments both on land and in the maritime sector.

Accreditation:      Institute of Health Care Development (Edexcel/IHCD) Award (BTEC Level 3)

Course length:     7 weeks (Monday-Friday).

Entry requirements: 

      • ENHANCED CRB
      • Physical ability to carry out all manual handling tasks
      • Professional
      • Communication ability
      • Current valid requirement to complete the course i.e. work in a setting that requires medical training
      • CV possessing evidence of the ability to complete and pass the course

The course content includes but is not restricted to:

      • Policy and Procedure
      • Anatomy and Physiology
      • Moving and Handling
      • Respiratory System
      • Circulatory system
      • Cardiac Monitoring
      • Airway Management and Resuscitation
      • Examination and Assessment
      • Assisting the Medic
      • Nervous System
      • Nervous System Disorders
      • Skeletal System
      • Musculoskeletal Trauma
      • Wounds and Bleeding
      • Infectious/remote diseases
      • Digestive System
      • Diabetes
      • Remote Medicine Roles and responsibilities
      • Major Incidents
      • Poisoning
      • Thermal Injury management
      • Acute Abdominal Injuries

Course Structure Options:

      • 7 Week course
        • Course will run Monday to Friday for 7 weeks completing the required contact hours
        • All learners must attend a minimum of 90% of the course to satisfy requirements

      • Modulated course
        • Module D: 3 Weeks (Monday to Friday)
        • Module E: 3 Weeks (Monday to Friday)
        • Module F: 2 Weeks (Monday to Friday)
        • Each module will be separated by a minimum of 6 weeks for development and confirmation
        • All learners must attend a minimum of 90% of the course to satisfy requirements

      • Practical Application
        • 750 Consolidation/supervised  practice under direct supervision of IHCD Technician / HPC Paramedic
        • It is your responsibility to secure practical ambulance placements however we will assist through partner organisations

      • Evidence
        • Submission of portfolio of evidence

 Cost:                      £4000.00 + VAT (£5000.00)

Accommodation: We have links with local hotels and B&B with preferential rates.

Booking Procedure:   

        • 25% payment required at the time of booking
        • Completed booking form
        • Current CV
        • Completion of Placement Facilitation Agreement