First Response Training

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.

How can I complete First Response?

Where required you can complete your First Response Training in a number of different formats.

This is delivered by an Accredited Scouts First Response Trainer as part of the Gloucestershire Scouts Training Team and will cover all of the content required by Scouts.

This is delivered by an Accredited Scouts First Response Trainer as part of the Gloucestershire Scouts Training Team and will cover all of the knowledge required by The Scouts.

You will also be required to complete an in-person practical demonstration with a Scouts First Response Trainer to demonstrate:

  • Safe approach, primary survey and initial assessment
  • CPR for an adult
  • CPR for a child

This is delivered by an Accredited Scouts First Response Trainer as part of the Gloucestershire Scouts Training Team and will cover all of the content required by Scouts.

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 of the First Response blended model to be credited for First Response. 

You’ll find the links you need here:

  • 2.5hrs Elearning module (via Scouts Learning system)
  • 3hr online session (via Zoom) – Search “Module 10A elearning & Zoom” in our training calendar
  • Complete a 30min Module 10B Practical assessment (in person) Search “Module 10B Practical assessment (Only)” in our training calendar

To find out more about the blended model please click here.

You can find all available courses in our Training calendar.
Training calendar
How does my learning get credited?

When you have attended a First Response (Zoom or in-person) course with Gloucestershire Scouts, a member of the team with the Learning Assessor accreditation will update your learning record, usually within a week of you attending. 

What if I have / am getting an external First Aid qualification / certificate?

A Scouts First Response Trainer must review the details of the qualification to make sure it meets the First Response content requirements.

They will then identify any ‘knowledge or skills gaps’ and make sure that they are met before confirming the First Response skill can be credited.

To have your qualification checked please email it along with any supporting information to  

Your qualification / certificate will then be checked by a Scouts First Response Trainer and you will be advised on what you need to do if if your qualification does not fully meet the First Response content requirements.

Depending on the qualification / certificate you have completed, you may be required to do additional learning. See below for examples, but please always ask for your qualification to be checked first.

Useful links
Guidance for external First Aid Trainers

Use this to get confirmation that your course met Scouts requirements. (It will download)

Course comparison sheet

Shows what common external First Aid courses cover.(It will download)

This course usually does not cover:

  • Child CPR
  • Child Choking
  • Meningitis
  • Sepsis
  • Dental Injury

If you have completed this course you will likely need to:

  1. Complete a elearning conversion course
  2. Complete a Module 10B Practical assessment to demonstrate Child CPR (booked via our Training calendar)

This course usually does not cover:

  • Adult CPR
  • Adult Choking
  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Dental Injury

If you have completed this course you will likely need to:

  1. Complete a elearning conversion course
  2. Complete a Module 10B Practical assessment to demonstrate Adult CPR (booked via our Training calendar)

This course usually does not cover:

  • Child CPR
  • Child Choking
  • Sepsis
  • Meningitis
  • Dental Injury
  • and a range of other topics

If you have completed this course you will likely need to:

  1. Complete a Full Scouts elearning course
  2. Complete a Module 10B Practical assessment to demonstrate CPR (booked via our Training calendar)
If you have any questions please contact