Advanced Life Support Group
POET - Pre-hospital Obstetric Emergencies Training Course
POET Course Overview ...
Syllabus The theoretical components of the course will be delivered via an interactive web-based programme, which candidates will be able to undertake at their own pace. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line learning component and pass an MCQ prior to attending the 2-day instructor-led programme. The 2-day programme consists of interactive case discussions, hands-on skill stations and scenario-based small group learning. Final course assessment will be by scenario-based OSCEs.
Subjects covered will include:
Duration and Location The POET course is 2 Days and is currently held in Manchester. Details of course dates can be found below.
Who Can Apply? Advanced-life support level pre-hospital practitioners, including Paramedics, Doctors and Nurses.
Applying For the June 09/October 09 course, if you apply for the face to face, you get the VLE included in the cost of the face to face course. Click here to apply for the full course. If you just wish to apply for the VLE at this time, please click here, but be aware that in taking this route you will be missing out on the combined discounted offer which is worth £67.50.
Instructors are selected using specified criteria during a provider course. Following selection instructor potential candidates then undergo a Generic Instructor Course and are assessed as instructor candidates on two provider courses before becoming a full instructor.
POET Programme and Candidate Information ...
The POET programme can be downloaded here.
CPD Points System If a doctor finds that a course (or part of a course) is useful, they can count it as CPD with one CPD credit for one hour of relevant educational activity (excluding meal breaks etc). If a doctor attends a course and finds that is was of no educational value, it should not be counted as CPD. Please contact your college for further information.
Re-certification is required after 4 years by completing a full POET course. POET course dates and venues can be found here.
Resit Regulations for both written and practical components of the POET course are listed below;
Written Tests - These are now all carried out online via the VLE at any course centre under the supervision of the co-ordinator. Only one resit is allowed. This must be completed within 6 weeks of the course
Practical Tests - 1 immediate retest on the course (if time permits). 1 further resit at another course within 6 months
Scenario/Moulage/OSCE - 1 immediate retest on the course (if time permits). 1 further resit at another course within 6 months
To arrange a resit in your original course centre, contact the local administrator. To arrange a resit in Manchester, click here.
POET Course Dates and Venues ...
POET is currently being held at the ALSG Training Centre, Manchester.
POET dates and venues for candidates and recognised instructors for are available by downloading the POET course dates document. Within the document are links for you to book a place on a course.
For 2010 course fees at the ALSG Training Centre in Manchester, click here. Please note, the cost of courses at other centres may vary due to differing overheads. For details or to book at an alternate centres please use the dates and venues document. This form goes directly to the co-ordinator at the centre of your choice.
POET Updates ...
There are currently no updates for the POET course manual
POET References ...
There are currently no references for the POET course manual
POET Worldwide Courses ...
Registering a POET New Centre ...
If you are interested in becoming a POET centre, we have provided some further information below for you to consider. If after reading this, you want to go ahead with your application there is a link to an application form below. Please complete and submit the form and we will then process your application as soon as possible.
Please click here for Generic Organisation Instructions.
Click here to complete application form