{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EWhere a member already holds a first aid qualification, this may be used towards crediting the First Response skill.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA First Response Trainer must review the details of the qualification to make sure it meets the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/volunteering-development-teams/tools-to-support-volunteering-development-teams/discover-first-response/guidance/#\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EFirst Response content\u003C/a\u003E requirements. They will then identify any \u2018knowledge or skills gaps\u2019 and make sure that they are met before confirming the First Response skill can be \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/volunteering-development-teams/tools-to-support-volunteering-development-teams/discover-first-response/guidance/accrediting-first-response-learning/#\u0022 title=\u0022Crediting First Response Learning\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003Ecredited\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENote: The external certificate must meet the criteria outlined in \u0027\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/volunteering-development-teams/tools-to-support-volunteering-development-teams/discover-first-response/first-aid-requirements-and-insurance-for-scout-activities/#\u0022 title=\u0022First Aid requirements for Scout activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EFirst Aid requirements in Scouting\u0027\u003C/a\u003E (FS120052), which also provides guidance on what qualifies as a \u0027Full First Aid Qualification\u0027\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EFilling gaps in learning\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a member\u0027s qualification does not fully meet the First Response content (for example, a First Aid at Work certificate), a First Response Trainer must support the learner in completing any missing elements.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo support the identification of any gaps in learning, please \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/dazdlfiv/trainer-course-comparison-may-26.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Course comparison\u0022\u003Erefer to the Course Comparison sheet.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EDepending on the gaps identified, a member may be able to use either the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://learn.scouts.org.uk/ilp/pages/description.jsf?menuId=1108#/users/@self/catalogues/1700/courses/15384052/description\u0022\u003EFirst Response conversion course \u003C/a\u003Eor the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://learn.scouts.org.uk/ilp/pages/description.jsf?menuId=1108#/users/@self/catalogues/1700/courses/15213899/description\u0022\u003EFirst Response e-learning\u003C/a\u003E to support evidencing gaps in knowledge, including child-related illnesses.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe conversion course covers dental incidents, sepsis / meningitis, chest pain / heart attacks and strokes and should be used for those who have minimal gaps in learning such as those who have completed a First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid or Outdoor First Aid course.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf the learner has more gaps in their learning, for example after having completed an Emergency First Aid at Work course, they should complete the First Response e-learning instead.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThey will need to enrol on either of these courses to be able to complete it. The courses can be found on My Learning by using the \u2018Explore Learning\u2019 tab and search for \u2018First Response e-learning or First Response conversion course\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECompleting the course will award a skill and Learning Assessors can see these skills on a volunteer\u2019s record in the same way they can view any skills.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe learner may also need to demonstrate, or instruct another adult, in CPR face-to-face with a First Response trainer.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf you have any questions, please contact FirstAid@scouts.org.uk\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdditional course content evidence\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA trainer of a regulated course can also use the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/whnhprvf/external-first-aid-trainer-guidance-may26.docx\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for External First Aid Trainers and Checklist\u0022\u003E\u0027Guidance for External First Aid Trainers and Checklist\u0027\u003C/a\u003E and this can be accepted as additional evidence that the content gaps have been met on their course.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProfessions with first aid learning\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMembers 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.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf this is the case, to exempt these professionals from undertaking unnecessary learning, they can provide details of an up-to-date qualification which meets or exceeds the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/volunteering-development-teams/tools-to-support-volunteering-development-teams/discover-first-response/guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance\u0022\u003EFirst Response content\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis could, for instance, be a certificate or an official letter confirming that the necessary areas have been met. A First Response trainer will need to verify that the requirements are fully met or will arrange for learning and validation of any missing elements.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERecognition of External Certification Time Scales\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf an external first aid certification is valid for more than 3 years, it can be accepted. The First Response accreditation cannot extend beyond 3 years from the First Response Trainer approval. At renewal, the same certificate can be reviewed; the First Response Trainer must make sure any CPD (Continuous Professional Development) or update requirements of the award have been met.\u003Cbr\u003EIf an external certificate expires in less than three years, the First Response accreditation shall only be valid up to the external certificate\u2019s expiry date.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPrior Learning for Youth Members\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen youth members transition to volunteer roles and have completed any level of the First Aid badge or Young Leaders Module K, this may be used towards crediting the First Response skill.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA First Response Trainer must review their prior learning to make sure it meets the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/volunteering-development-teams/tools-to-support-volunteering-development-teams/discover-first-response/guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance\u0022\u003EFirst Response content\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;requirements. 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