Who needs first response?
We encourage everybody in Scouts to undertake first aid learning.
First Response learning is currently required by volunteers who hold the following roles or accreditations:
- Section Team Members and Section Team Leaders
- Group Lead Volunteers
- 14-24 Team Leaders
- First Response Trainers
- Or those who may be reasonably expected to work directly with young people on a regular basis
The definitive guide to who is required to complete the First Response learning is in POR Chapter 16: Teams table.
First Response learning, where required, must be completed within 12 months. It is valid for 3 years and must be renewed where the member still holds one of the above roles or accreditations or where a member chooses to complete the learning.
How do I complete my First Response training?
There are currently 4 methods to complete the First Response training in Leicestershire
- Face to face training
- Blended learning
- External qualifications
- Professional qualifications and experience
1. Face to Face Learning
Face to face training can be arranged for Groups and Districts subject to First Response Trainer availability. Groups and Districts arrange the venue and attendee list and the instructor will provide all of the equipment. To request a course please email FirstResponse@LeicestershireScouts.org.uk
2. Blended Learning
The Blended Model combines a 2.5 hour e-learning with a 3 hour trainer led, online session for the theoretical learning (10A). The practical learning (10B) is a short face to face session.
Volunteers will need to complete all elements iin the correct order; the e-learning, followed by the trainer led session and then the 10B practical session.
Leaders can find the e-learning module on their Explorer Learning section of My Learning; from here they can enrol themselves and complete the course in their own time.
Once leaders have completed the e-learning they can book themselves onto a trainer led First Response 10A validation and 10B session. These last 3.5 hours and can be found on the County website diary Events – Leicestershire Scouts. Leaders will need to bring confirmation that they have completed the e-learning to the trainer led session.
3. Using external first aid learning
Where a member already holds an external first aid qualification, this may be used towards crediting the First Response skill.
First Aid at work – please complete the First Response Conversion Course that can be found in Explore Learning of My Learning, and email the completion certificate along with your First Aid at Work certificate to FirstResponse@LeicestershireScouts.org.uk To complete your First Response Course you will then need to book onto a 10B session via the County events diary. Events – Leicestershire Scouts
Outdoor First Aid – please complete the First Response Conversion Course that can be found in Explore Learning of My Learning, and email the completion certificate along with your Outdoor First Aid certificate FirstResponse@LeicestershireScouts.org.uk.
Paediatric First Aid – please complete the First Response Conversion Course that can be found in Explore Learning of My Learning, and email the completion certificate along with your Paediatric First Aid certificate to FirstResponse@LeicestershireScouts.org.uk
To complete your First Response Course you will then need to book onto a 10B session via the County events diary. Events – Leicestershire Scouts
Emergency First Aid at Work – please complete the First Response e-Learning course that can be found in Explore Learning of My Learning, and email the completion certificate along with your Emergency First Aid at Work certificate to FirstResponse@LeicestershireScouts.org.uk To complete your First Response Course you will then need to book onto a 10B session via the County events diary. Events – Leicestershire Scouts
Emergency Paediatric First Aid – please complete the First Response e-Learning course that can be found in the Explore Learning of My Learning, and email the completion certificate along with your Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate to FirstResponse@LeicestershireScouts.org.uk To complete your First Response Course you will then need to book onto a 10B session via the County events diary. Events – Leicestershire Scouts
Other external qualifications – please email to FirstResponse@LeicestershireScouts.org.uk
Note: The external certificate must meet the criteria outlined in ‘First Aid requirements in Scouting’ (FS120052), which also provides guidance on what qualifies as a ‘Full First Aid Qualification’
4. Professions with first aid learning
Members whose employment requires them to have first aid knowledge and skills, such as Nurses, Midwives, Police Officers, Medical Practitioners, Members of H.M. Armed Forces, and Ambulance Care (Assistants/Paramedics/Technicians), may meet or exceed the requirements of First Response.
Please email FirstResponse@LeicestershireScouts.org.uk your registration number, qualifications and CPD, along with a description of your role. You can also send in an official letter to confirm all parts of the Scouts First Response syllabus is covered in your role.
Where there are gaps between professional training and the First Response syllabus additional training maybe required.
Further information
Further information on First Response training can be found here First Response | Scouts