First Aid Training

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FIRST AID TRAINIG DATES AND APPLICATION FORM    

NEWPORT SCOUT AND GUIDE FIRST AID TRAINING 2012/2013

The British Red Cross Practical First Aid Certificate is the recommended qualification for Leaders and Helpers taking members into the outdoor environment.

The course is recognised by both the Scout Association and Girlguiding UK and operated in conjunction with the British Red Cross.

The course is a 14 hour contact course, run over one weekend.

The certificate is valid for 3 years and is recognised outside Scouting and Girlguiding, it offers a more in depth knowledge than the 1^st Response Course for those planning activities “outside”.

Elements relevant to the outdoors are included on this course. There will be outdoor work on the Sunday

Application for this new course must be at least 14 days before the course date to allow for registration

There will be a minimum number of 6 candidates for all courses.

Minimum age for all first aid qualifications is 14 years.

PRACTICAL FIRST AID CERTIFICATE (British Red Cross):    cost £10 to be held at 1^st Caerleon Scout Hut

28th/29th January 2012: start time 0930……………................application by 13^th January 2012.

9th/10th June 2012: start time 0930………………………..........application by 25^th May 2012.

6th/7th October 2012: start time 0930 ...................................application by 21^st September 2012.

26th/27th January 2013: start time 0930.................……..…....application by 11^th January 2013.

First Response  (Scout Assn & Girlguiding UK, 6 hr course):     cost £3 at Skip Jennings Hall

First Response is the minimum requirement for warrant approval and renewal, however the Scout Association and Girlguiding UK recommend a higher level of training if going outdoors.

21^st April 2012: start time 0930……………………………...........application by 9^th April 2012.

8^th July 2012: start time 0930…………………………….............application by 22^nd June 2012.

10^th November 2012: start time 0930……………….....…...........application by 22^nd October 2012.

10^th March 2013: start time 0930………………………...............application by 22^nd February 2013.