What is needed?

Any adult in Scouting who is a Section Team member / leader or Group / 14-24 Lead Volunteer must hold a First Aid qualification, the minimum level of which is the First Response course run by The Scout Association. You will not be deemed ‘compliant’ until you have completed both parts of the training.

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

How do I complete my training?

Within South Yorkshire we are able to benefit by some learning currently hosted by Hampshire Scouts which follows a blended approach.  Headquarters have approved this method for First Aid Training. We also offer face to face, full day sessions.

The blended approach is made up of the following:

Module 10A

  • Completing the Independent E-learning, hosted by Hampshire Scouts, first.  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. (Ensure that you select South Yorkshire Scouts)

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

  • Then attending and participating in a facilitated session (Teams), approximately 2.5 hours.  This comprises different activities to consolidate the learning.
    See the events page here for dates

You need to complete the First Response independent learning first and then attend a facilitated Teams session to complete Module 10A.

Module 10B

You will need to attend a short practical assessment session that covers DRABC and CPR to complete your First Response. This is a 15-20 minute practical session. You MUST have completed the First Aid Learning (10a) before completing this practical assessment.

I have an existing qualification, does it count?

There are several external qualifications which cover similar content, which can be compared against the syllabus. You can check using this resource.

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 course didn’t cover all areas ……

Have you completed a 3-day First Aid at Work, 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work, 2-day Paediatric First Aid or St John Schools FA (or similar) course?  If so, you can complete the relevant conversion course to fill in the learning gaps by following the links below. In addition, if it wasn’t included on your course, you will need to demonstrate child CPR. Book on to a Practical Assessment to complete this. See the events page here for dates

First Response Conversion – 3 day First Aid Work First Response Conversion for First Aid at Work (3 day) course. This First Aid module is designed to complete the additional topics required for the First Response, having completed the First Aid at Work (3 day) course. hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com
First Response Conversion – 1 day Emergency First Aid Work First Response Conversion for Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day) course. This First Aid module is designed to complete the additional topics required for the First Response, having completed the Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day) course. hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com
First Response Conversion – 2 day Child First Aid course First Response Conversion for Child First Aid Courses This First Aid module is designed to complete the additional topics required for the First Response, having completed the 2-day Child First Aid course, St John School’s First Aid or similar. hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com

By completing the relevant course above and demonstrating child CPR (if necessary), this will validate the First Response skill (as per the date on your first aid certificate).  Please let  Trevor Polson, Volunteer Development Team Leader, trevor.polson@syscouts.org.uk have a copy of your course certificate and the ‘Conversion Certificate’.

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.

Any questions please contact the Volunteer Development Team Leader  trevor.polson@syscouts.org.uk