|
From 1st January 2005 all Warranted Leaders will need to produce a valid First Aid certificate, of 'First Response' level or above, when their Warrant is renewed and for the award of their Wood Badge. This level of qualification is also required for all Water Activity Authorisations and Terrain 1 Land Activity Authorisations. For a qualification to be considered an equivalent to First Response it must meet the following criteria: 1. The qualification needs to be set be a recognised national body such as St John Ambulance, The British Red Cross, NYA, BCU, MLTB, HSE etc. 2. The qualification must involve training of at least 6 hours duration. 3. The qualification must be run by a qualified First Aid trainer. 4. The qualification must cover the following areas: Principles of First Aid Initial response to a First Aid situation Emergency Life Support (DRABC) Shock Causes and Treatment of Unconsciousness Bleeding (Major and Minor) Heat Exhaustion, heatstroke and hypothermia Burns and Scalds Fractures and Soft tissue injuries. If a qualification meets the above criteria then it can be considered a suitable alternative to First Response and satisfy the minimum training requirements for Wood Badge presentation, Warrant renewal and for Water/Terrain 1 activity authorisations. Further Information For further information regarding the appropriateness of First Aid or other qualifications with regard to Activity Authorisations is available via the Scout Information Centre. |
for First Response qualification. There is a nominal fee of £20 (to cover costs).
