First Response, courses, e-learning and existing qualifications

Leaders, managers and supporters in Scouting must hold a current first aid qualification at the time of gaining their Wood Badge and then renew this at intervals of no more than every three years.

The minimum first aid required is First Response, but higher levels of qualification are needed if delivering first aid training or leading certain kinds of activities in remote environments.

What is needed?

Leaders, managers and supporters in Scouting must hold a First Aid qualification, the minimum level of which is the First Response course (Module 10A and 10B) run by The Scout Association

A higher level (known as a Full First Aid certificate is required for some adventurous activities. Further details can be found https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9-activities/#9.7

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO LONGER A REFRESHER COURSE AVAILABLE, THIS HAS BEEN REMOVED.  ALL LEADERS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE A SIX HOUR COURSE OR EQUIVLENT EVERY 3 YEARS.

How do I complete my training?

Within Central Yorkshire we are able to benefit by some learning set up by Hampshire Scouts which follows a blended approach.  Headquarters have approved this approach for use as part of the COVID Safe First Aid Training until the end of 2021.

The approach is made up of the following:

Module 10A (required for face to face Scouting)

• Completing E-learning.  This will take approximately 2.5 hours, which teaches you all the relevant information.  It includes videos, fact sheets and quizzes. On completion of the course, you will be directed to complete a form which will be sent to the County.
• Attending and participating in a virtual session (Teams or Zoom), approximately 2.5 hours.  This comprises different activities to validate the learning.

The link to the e-learning can be followed here: https://hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com/courses/firstresponse

You need to complete the First response e-learning and attend a virtual session to complete Module 10A.

• Module 10B.  Once we reach a Green readiness level you will need to attend a short practical validation session (e.g. CPR) to complete the First Response.

I have an existing qualification, does it count?

There are a number of external qualifications which cover similar content, which can be compared against the syllabus.

All first aid training must cover the below criteria. The level of detail and time spent on each subject will vary, depending on whether it is a First Response or Full First Aid course.

• Principles of first aid and initial response (arriving and managing an incident)
• Initial response to a first aid situation
• Management of an unconscious casualty (child or adult)
• CPR, including technique for children and an explanation of what AED is and how to use it
• Choking
• Shock
• Bleeding
• Fractures (ambulance imminent and non-imminent) and sprains
• Head injuries
• Dental incidents
• Burns
• Asthma
• Anaphylaxis
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Seizures
• Diabetes
• Sepsis / Meningitis

My professional qualification means I have a First Aid qualification.

The Scouts recognises that some professions by the nature of the job will have a first aid element; for example, Nurses, Midwives, Police Officers, Medical Practitioners, Members of HM Armed Forces, Ambulance Care – Assistants/Paramedics/Technicians, etc. to exempt these professions from undergoing more first aid training, they are required to provide evidence of an up-to-date qualification which should meet the criteria for what is considered our minimum standard (as listed above). With regards to ‘evidence’, this can be a certificate or an official letter confirming the necessary areas have been met.

E-learning conversion modules

Have you completed a 3 day First Aid at Work, 1-day Emergency First Aid at work or St John Schools FA (or similar) course?  If so you can complete the relevant conversion course by following the links below

By completing the relevant course above this will allow you to validate Module 10A and 10B (as per the date on your first aid certificate).  Please let your Training Adviser or Alison Fell, County Training manager, Alison.Fell@cycscouts.org.uk have a copy of your certificate.

Any questions please contact Alison Fell, the County Training manager, Alison.Fell@cycscouts.org.uk