First Response learning needs to be undertaken by adult volunteers in the following roles:
- Group Lead Volunteers
- Section Team Members (including those who were previously Sectional Assistants)
- Section Team Leaders
- 14-24 Team Leaders
- Volunteers in other roles can undertake first response if they wish
There are three main ways to complete First Response:
- Attend a f2f First Response Course (usually 9.30am to 4.30pm) – we have a range of courses available at weekend or midweek between now and the end of the year in various locations across the Region – you can register here South East Scotland Scouts Training Team Events – 12 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
- Undertake First Response via the Blended Model where you do some online learning (3 hours), attend an online confirmation session (2.5 hours), and then attend a f2f practical session (30 mins). Details of the Blended model can be found here and you can register for the online learning here First Response e-learning 2025
- Undertake an External First Response Course e.g. FAW or BASP and or present your Professional Qualifications as evidence as having the appropriate First Response Skills. You will need to send your course certificate or details of your professional qualifications to firstresponse@sesscouts.org.uk A Regional First Response Trainer will then validate your learning/experience and confirm whether it meets Scouting requirements or whether you need to do some additional learning e.g. Child CPR, knowledge of sepsis, meningitis etc.
