There are three options offered locally to complete the mandatory requirement for First Response Training (Modules 10A & 10B).
- Full Day in-person course
- Blended Model
- External Course (with conversion and in person validation if required)
Full day course (single session)
To take part in a full day (six hours) course, book a place via Training & Events. A number of courses are planned each year in the District.
Bedfordshire County also offer First Response courses, which can be accessed from their Training Diary.
Blended model (three sessions)
Module 10A – theory 1 (online course)
(delivered via Hampshire Scouts)
Click this link for the e-learning session – complete the enrolment and follow the online instructions for the (approx) 2.5 hours e-learning session. The course can be completed in sections and saved. On completion of all sections, submit the form (selecting ‘Bedfordshire’) so your progress can be recorded on Compass.
Module 10A – theory 2 (via Zoom)
(delivered by Hampshire Scouts)
Complete an interactive online session with a First Response trainer (via Zoom). Courses can be booked directly with Hampshire Scouts, click here for availability and booking information. Select the “First Response 10A e-learning & zoom” course.
On completion of First Response theory 1 and 2, Module 10A will be validated on Compass.
Module 10B – practical
(delivered by Biggleswade District Scouts trainers)
Volunteers to attend a short face-to-face practical session (approx 15-30 minutes) to validate the practical elements of the training. This will include CPR, recovery position, and the opportunity to discuss with the trainer anything you are unsure about. Module 10A (parts 1 and 2) must be completed prior to attending this training.
Courses can be booked via Training & Events.
On completion, Module 10B will be validated on Compass. This will be valid for three years from the completion of the Module 10A course.
The following table is a summary of the ‘blended model’:
| Theory 1 | Required | e-learning | Link to e-learning session (approx 2.5 hours) |
| Theory 2 | Required | Zoom theory (with FR trainer) | Book via Training & Events |
| Practical | Required | Practical | Book via Training & Events |
External First Aid training & First Response online conversion courses with 10B
Any external first aid course that is set by a reputable body and meets the criteria of the First Response course can be considered a suitable alternative. The full First Response syllabus and course requirements can be found on The Scout Association website. Evidence of completion, for example an attendance certificate, can be submitted to FRtraining@biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk for validation.
If the course does not cover an element of the syllabus (for example child CPR or Sepsis/Meningitis) volunteers should make themselves aware of the signs, symptoms and treatment of these conditions. To help meet this requirement Hampshire Scouts have produced three e-learning modules which cover the additional content required for Module 10A & B – First Response.
Conversion from Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)
https://hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com/courses/efawconversion
Conversion from First Aid at Work (3 day/2 day refresher)
https://hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com/courses/fawconversion
Conversion from Child/Paediatric/Schools First Aid course
https://hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com/courses/childfirstaidconversion
In addition, where not covered by your external course, you will need to attend a face to face module 10B session to demonstrate child CPR (or adult CPR if you completed a Child/Paediatric course). This can be booked via Training & Events.
