Dizmo's Close Protection Course Day 2 (Fpos(I))

[Dizmo]

Day 2 (Tuesday 22nd April 2014) (yesterday)

FPOS(I) Monday - Thursday

It's now early morning of the third day. Showered, dressed and already ready for breakfast! So what happened yesterday? At around 8:00 my roommate and I went for breakfast. I promised I’d let you know what my opinion of the food was like however given that my stomach doesn’t always agree with grease at that time in the morning I opted out of eating a full ‘Lancastrian’ breakfast. So all I can say about the breakfast is; the cereal and toast was nice.

Once we’d finished breakfast our team (the designated team to turn the water boilers on, make sure there were sufficient mugs, ensure lighting was on, check to make sure there was access to fire exits via exit routes, etc) arrived at 8:45 ready to start the day at 9:00. Yesterday was just as intense as Monday however all the procedures learnt yesterday ‘dropped into place’ alongside those learnt on Monday – this made it easier to take in. I’m not going to go into specifics as I don’t want to spoil the experience, not only that but if you decide to come on the FPOS(I) course your tutor may teach the curriculum in a slightly different order.

So I’ll just summarise with some annoying to remember (at first) acronyms:

Day 1: DRSCABC, LIONEL, CPR, BP’s (basic), Stats (basic), clearing airways (basic) primary survey and there’s loads more...

Day 2: As above including CAT Bleeds (using of tourniquets, applying pressure), DEFIB, Clearing airways (more advanced) OPA, NPA, o2 , Burns (including scolds), Shock, primary and secondary survey and loads of other important bits of information regarding procedures and understanding Latin terminology.

The food menu (whether you are staying in the hotel or not) is the same for Wilplan trainees as it is anyone else apart from you can have the ‘à la carte menu’ ((in a restaurant) referring to food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal) if you are willing to pay the difference in price. The menu changes every day so you won’t have to endure 3 weeks of the same food. This, especially for picky eaters like myself can be a little awkward but the hotel have accommodated my dietary requirements so far so hats off to them. I was panicking that I’d be eating steak for 3 weeks solid and end up with meat blindness!
You get your breakfast (continental and full Lancastrian breakfast) and evening meal (2 courses) included in the accommodation package however please be aware that if you, like me, don’t usually have a starter and wish to have a main and a dessert to remind the waitress/waiter that you want a dessert. Apparently because most people have a starter instead of a dessert the waitress/waiter may not remember to ask if you wish for a dessert. I know this because I asked a waitress and that’s what she said!

No doubt if I get any replies to this blog someone is going to say “why do you spend as much time talking about food as you do the course?”; it’s rather simple..... After a long day (usually between 9 – 10 hours) the food side of the package is extremely welcoming, especially after 10 hours of solid studying and then homework!
So guys and gals I hope you’re enjoying my blog as much as I am writing it. Keep tuned for today’s highlights which will be posted at roughly the same time tomorrow morning.

Take care and have a great day!
Dizmo x

[ummmm]

Morning. It's nice to see you upbeat, Diz xx

[Dizmo]

Hey ummmm, I've got to be upbeat when the course has just cost £3595 lol xx

[Peter Pedant]

four big ones is a large lay-out

I hope you get something out of this besides hearty breakfasts

[boxtops]

Well done, diz - good luck with the course, may it be the start of something good for you.

[ummmm]

Gosh...that's a lot of money. Positive thoughts and positive actions xx :-) You'll get there matey...