Manual Versions

You can check current STA Manual versions, together with previous content changes, for all of the manuals listed below. Please click the links to be taken to the relevant information.

Pool Safety Award Current Version: 8 Issued: January 2008
Previous Versions:
Version 7.0
NaRS SAT v.8.0 NaRS SAT v.7.0
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  All worksheets altered - "I confirm that this is my own work" added to "Confirmation of completion of worksheet" boxes.  
4 "Course Registration Number" box added 4
6 "Complaints and Appeals" removed and replaced with "STA  Awarding Body Policies" 6 + 7
23 Consent Box added to "Incident Report Form" 24
24 Word added to final sentence of paragraph on "Hyperventilation" 25
26 "Fast, shallow and gasping breathing" has changed to "fast shallow breathing" 27
48 "Face Up Casualty" section added 49
January 2008
Version 6.0 Training record sheets added January 2007

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Baby & Pre School Current Version: 6 Issued: March 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 4.02 Page 135-137 (Chapter 23) has been replaced with new resuscitation protocols March 2006

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Aquacise Current Version: 6.1 Issued: November 2006
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Special Needs Current Version: 4.02 Issued: November 2006
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Teaching Swimming Current Version: 6.5 Issued: July 2008
Previous Versions:
Version 6.4 Page 21 - Paragraph "Teaching in water" wording added " with a maximum of 6 pupils or with a maximum of 2 pupils if there is no lifeguard"  
Version 6.0 Page 58- Cygnet Series has been changed to the Starfish Series  
Version 4.01 Page 59- Pictures of Otter and Beaver badges have been swapped overp167-169 (Chapter19) has been amended in line with new Resuscitation Guidelines  

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Swimming Teachers Certificate - Beginners Portfolio Current Version: 6 Issued: March 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 4.02 Page 10- NaRS ARFU Element 2 Worksheet changed to match worksheet in NaRS Manuals. March 2006

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Swimming Teachers Certificate - Full Portfolio Current Version: 6 Issued: March 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 4.02 Page 10 - NaRS ARFU Element 2
Worksheet changed to match worksheet in NaRS Manuals.		 March 2006

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Swimming Teachers Certificate - Primary Teacher Portfolio Current Version: 6 Issued: March 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 4.02 Page 10 - NaRS ARFU Element 2
Worksheet changed to match worksheet in NaRS Manuals.		 March 2006

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Swimming Teachers Certificate - Secondary Teacher Portfolio Current Version: 6 Issued: March 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 4.01 Page 10 - NaRS ARFU Element 2
Worksheet changed to match worksheet in NaRS Manuals.		 March 2006

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NaRS Pool Lifeguard Current Version: 8.2 Issued: January 2008
Previous Versions:

Version 8.2
PL v.8.3 PLv.8.2
  Page and Grammar errors ammended.  
March 2008
Version 8.1
PL v.8.2 PL v.8.1
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6 Added Pass Mark 22 6
42 Sentence added to paragraph on "Hyperventilation" 42
42 Spelling error - "feints" changed to "faints" 42
46 RICE change 20 minutes to 10 minutes 46
117 Added pass mark 22 117
120 Spelling error - "breastroke" 120
127 Unit 7 - last line of practical section removed 127
151 Spelling errors - "paraquat" and "uncommon" 151
January 2008
Version 8.0
PL v.8.1 PL v.8.0
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4 "Course Registration Number" box added 4
40 Consent Box added to "Incident Report Form" 40
January 2008
Version 7.0
PL v. 8.0 PL.v. 7.0
Page No.   Page No.
  All worksheets altered - "I confirm that this is my own work" added to "Confirmation of completion of worksheet" boxes.  
9 "Complaints and Appeals" removed and replaced with "STA  Awarding Body Policies". 7
7-8 Information under the heading "The STA Awarding Body Policies" updated. 7-8
8 Section "SLSA" removed and replaced with "SLSA of GB (NaRS Partner). 9
30 Section "Pseudomonas Aeruginosa" added. 30
41 The word "ventilatory" has changed to "ventilation". 41
41 "despite first line treatments such as inhalors and oxygen" has been added after the word "mucous". 41
41 Bullet point "Cynanosis of the skin" has been moved down and "(a bad sign, usually pre terminal)" has been added to it. 41
42 Neurogenic Shock information altered. 42
42 "Fast, shallow and gasping breathing" changed to "Fast shallow breathing". 42
65 Worksheet 2- Unit 1, Element 2: Questions 2 and 3 altered. 65
69 "(4-8 litres/min)" removed. 69
71 Section "Face Up Casualty" added. 71
104 Heading "The Head Splint Roll" has changed to "Confined Space Variations". 104
104 Word error - "split" changed to "splint". 104
105-106 Use of "torpedo buoy" added to sections 1 & 2 of "In Deep Water - The Bear Hug". 105-106
117 Number of exam questions updated. 117
117 Bullet points 6 and 7 have been updated under the heading "Resuscitation Section". 117
118 Assessment section has been updated. 118
120 Points 9 and 10 have been changed to bold points 5 and 6. 120
129 Diagram Adjusted. 126
128 Blank Page added. 128
151 Informayion under "Contra-Indications, Warnings Etc" edited and paraquate poisoning now mentioned. 147
127 Additional Unit Assessment Sheet moved. 159
126 Additional Units Completion Declaration moved and "The application of the equipment on a manikin working as part of a team" removed from unit 7. 161
164 Blank Page added. 164
January 2008

Version 6.2
PL v.7.0 PL v.6.2
  Grammar all the way through  
6 Assesment adjusted and Reassessments and Special Assessment Requirements moved. 6
9 ILAM removed from contents and page 9. 9
14 Page 14 Examination Marking adjusted 14
35 Worksheet 1, question 1 altered as ILAM no longer exists. 35
47/48 Adjusted Head Injuries section to be inline with First Aid Manual . 47/48
49 Adjusted Stroke section to be inline with First Ais Manual. 49
49/50 Adjusted Epilepsy section to be inline with First Aid Manual. 49
58 Additional Rescuer Added 57
58 Number 9 removed as no longer required. 58
115 Replaced "What is secondary drowning?" with "Explain the two types of major chest injury" - Worksheet 5 - Unit 2 Question 15. 115
117 Qualification Specification adjusted. 117
117 Adjusted the specification and guidance to reflect the examination marking sheet 117
117-121 Adjusted chapter to reflect the examination marking sheet 117-122
121 Paragraph removed that had reference ti ILAM  
137 "Spinal Board Application" (fast clip straps) text and pictures replaced with "Adding Additional Rescuers". 136
162 Added another Assessment sheet to return to the STA.  
146-147 Worksheet 6- Unit 3 Questions 3,4,5,11 + 12 have been removed from the worksheet.  
176 Training Check Sheet added. 176
 
Version 6.1 Error corrected on page 65, worksheet 2 November 2006

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NaRS Pool Attendant Current Version: 8.1 Issued: January 2008
Previous Versions:
Version 8.0
PA v.8.1 PA v.8.0
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6 Added Pass Mark 18 6
42 Sentence added to paragraph on "Hyperventilation" 42
42 Spelling error - "feints" shanged to "faints" 42
46 RICE change - 20 minutes to 10 minutes 46
January 2008
Version 7.1
PA v. 8.0 PA v. 7.1
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  Same changes apply as up to page 85 of Pool Lifeguard (including PL 8.1)  
  All woorksheets altered - "I confirm that this is my own work" added to "Confirmation of completion of worksheet" boxes.  
65 Worksheet 2- Unit 1, Element 2: Questions 2 and 3 altered 65
January 2008
Version 7.0
PA v. 7.1 PA v. 7.0
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11 NaRS (PA)- Site Specific, a record of Site Specific Validations is on page 93. The "Error" occurance has now been removed. 11
April 2007
Version 6.2
PA v. 7.0 PA v. 6.2
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6 Assessment adjusted and Reassessment and Special Assessment Requirements moved 6
6 Changed 3, 10 mcq exam papers to 4, 10 mcq exam papers and also added that they need to complete a 25 mcq exam paper 6
9 ILAM removed from contents and page 9 9
14 Page 14 Examination Marking adjusted 14
35 Worksheet 1, question 1 altered as ILAM no longer exits 35
57 Additional Rescuer Added 57
58 Number 9 removed as no longer required 58
88 Qualification Specification adjusted 87
90 Paragraph removed that had reference to ILAM 90
January 2007
Version 6.1 As per Pool Lifeguard

 November 2006

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NaRS Poolside Helper Current Version: 8.1 Issued: January 2008
Previous Versions:
Version 8.0
PH v.8.1 PH v.8.0
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42 Sentence added to paragraph on "Hyperventilation" 42
42 Spelling error - "feints" changed to "feints" 42
46 RICE change 20 minutes to 10 minutes 46
January 2008
Version 7.2
PH v. 8.0 PH v.7.2
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  Same changes apply as up to page 85 of Pool Lifeguard (Including P.L 8.1).  
  All woorksheets altered - "I confirm that this is my own work" added to "Confirmation of completion of worksheet" boxes.  
65 Worksheet 2- Unit 1, Element 2: Questions 2 and 3 altered. 65
January 2008
Version 7.1

PH v. 7.2

PH v.

7.1

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65 Worksheet 2- Unit 1, Element 2, question 2, 6 and 7, B has been changed 65
September 2007
Version 7.0
PH v. 7.1 PH v. 7.0
Page No.   Page No.
7 Book mark error under "on going topics" corrected. 7
65 Worksheet 2- Unit 1, Element 2, question 7,C has been changed. 65
June 2007
Version 6.1
PH v. 7.0 PH v. 6.1
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6 Assessment adjusted and Reassessment and Special Assessment Requirements moved 6
6 Changed 3, 10 mcq exam papers to 4, 10 mcq exam papers 6
9 ILAM removed from contents and page 9 9
14 Page 14, examination marking adjusted 14
35 Worksheet 1, question 1 altered as ILAM no longer exists 35
57 Additional rescuer added 57
87 Qualification Specification adjusted 87
89 Included rescue breaths from Pool Lifeguard version 89
January 2007
Version 6.0 Tutor signature box removed from all worksheets November 2006

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NaRS 2 Person Spinal Current Version: Issued:
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NaRS First Aid at Work TE Current Version: 7 Issued: January 2007
Previous Versions:
Version 6
FAW TE v. 7.0 FAW TE v. 6
Page No. Page No.
7 General rules for manikin training updated, same as Pool TE 7
10 Minimum requirements and recommended equipment adjusted 10
12 (Page Insert) Technical Support- The Working Environment section added 11
10/11 Length of course minimum four days; re-qualification time allowances, minimum 12 hours, two days 11
22/23 Scenario Training Section added 21
26 Examination Marking Section added 26
96 Changed to new scoring system Competent/Non competent 67+69
80 Removed "Flat Lift" from question 11 84
100 The word "Left" has been removed from the following; "Position the AED by the side of the supine casualty by their ear if possible, this allows easier placement of the electrode pads and better access to the controls. 102
100 Layout changed in the "Equipment Required for courses" section 102
102 Course participant manual "Correct Options" (Pre-2005 Guidance) removed 105
106 Suggested Timetable and Programme NaRS ER adjusted 106
105 Emergency Responder prerequisite practical assessment sheet updated 108
105 "We" corrected to "I" + course tutor changed to Tutor's Name 108
121+122 Removed question 9+12 125
 

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NaRS First Aid Manual published by First on Scene Training Supplies Current Version: 4 Issued: November 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 3.2 Modernized New Cover design and ISBN numbers now registered for the books.

Priorities of treatment simplified to "A and B" (previously ABC following resus guideline changes.

Emergency Action Plan amended to suit new resus council guidelines.

Resuscitation updated to follow new resus council guidelines.

Child and Baby CPR new advice from the resus council, that the first aider should learn just one set of resus guidelines, that first aiders should be taught that the adult sequence of CPR can be used on children, and a list of minor modifications provided that "can make it even more suitable for use in children".

Drowning Resuscitation - minor modifications.

Chest Compressions Only CPR Included this topic.

Chocking Guidelines- simplified.

Anaphylaxis - has been moved forward in the book to the "airway and breathing problems" chapter.

Carotid Pulse Check- amended picture.

Eye Injury, Nose Bleeds, Crush Injury, now all on page 32.

Burns and Scalds information has now been expanded.

The jaw thrust manoeuvre is no longer recommended for a lay-person attempting CPR.

Hypoglycaemia signs and symptoms chart amended.

Indirect Pressure as a method of controlling bleeding has an explanatory note.

Patient Report Form - amended.

Meningitis - new updated information.		  

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NaRS First Aid Appointed Person Current Version: 6 Issued: March 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 4.1 Updated in line with new resuscitation protocols  

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NaRS Immediate Aid Current Version: 6 Issued: March 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 4.1 Updated in line with new resuscitation protocolsResuscitation for Infants has also now included as part of the programme March 2006

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NaRS Cricket Coach for First Aid Appointed Person Current Version: 6 Issued: November 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 4.1 Updated in line with new resuscitation protocols March 2006

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NaRS Golf Coach for First Aid Appointed Person Current Version: 6.1 Issued: November2006
Previous Versions:
Version 1.1 Updated in line with new resuscitation protocols March 2006

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NaRS Emergency Responder CPR/AED Book  
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NaRS Pool Programme Teacher/Examiner Current Version: 7.0 Issued: January 2007
Previous Versions:
Version 6
NaRS TE v. 7.0 NaRS TE v. 6
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4 Signature box removed from Completion Declaration 4
13 Recommended Equipment altered 13
17 General rules for Manikin Training Updated 17
63 The word "Left" has been removed from the following; "Position the AED by the side of the supine casualty by their ear if possible, this allows easier placement of the electrode pads and better access to the controls. 63
66 Course participant manual "correct options" (Pre-2005 Guidelines) removed 66
69 Emergency responder prerequisite resuscitation practical assessment sheet updated 69
70 Suggested Timetable and programme NaRS ER adjusted 70
96 Clarify worksheet signatures; change score system to competent/non competent 75
79 "For the PL"- has been removed from one of the bullet points 79
99 Worksheet 1, Question 1 altered (ILAM removed) 99
101 Adjusted the incorrect answer where it states "False" to "True" 101
105 Updated Pool Lifeguard examination sheet 105
106 Updated Pool Attendant examination sheet 106
107 Updated Poolside Helper examination sheet 107
108 Complete Spinal Management form updated 108
112 Removed Question 10 and Tutor's Signature 116
January 2007

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NaRS Pool Programme Additional Units Current Version: 7 Issued: January 2007
Previous Versions:
Version 3.1
  Pool Additional Units v7 Additional Units v3.1
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  "Spinal board application (fast clip straps) text and pictures replaced with "adding additional rescuers"  
29+30 Worksheet 6-Unit 3 Questions 3,4,5,,11+12 have been removed from the worksheet 29+30
43+44 New assessment sheets added 43
January 2007

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NaRS Cross Tutor/Candidate Manual Current Version: 7.1 Issued: January 2007
Previous Versions:
Version 7.0 Page 19, Bronze answers 1, 4, & 7 correctedPage 19, Gold answer 17, corrected January 2007

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NaRS Emergency Responder Teacher/Examiner Current Version: 7.0 Issued: January 2007
Previous Versions:
Version 5
NaRS ER TE v. 7.0 NaRS ER TE v. 5
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11-14 1. Introduction changed to 2. Emergency Responder & ER+ and combined with 2. Syllabi & 6. Teaching/Examining Guidance 3
25 Supplementary Oxygen moved 9
15 4. Using an AED changed to 3. Common steps to Operating all AED's with Pre-2005 Resuscitation Guidelines Protocols 12
13 Minimum requirements and recommended equipment adjusted 13
15 Suggested Timetable and programme NaRS ER adjusted 15
15 The word "Left" has been removed from the following; "Position the AED by the side of the supine casualty by their ear if possible, this allows easier placement of the electrode pads and better access to the controls 15
21 5. Additional In-depth Information electrical system changed to 6. Additional In-depth information 16
18 6. Teaching/Examining Guidance reduced and merged see above 18
17/18 New 4.2005 Guidelines Sequence of Actions 17/18
19/20 New 5.Special Situations 19/20
3/4 Personal details & Completion Declaration adjusted and moved 24/25
30 Prerequisite Resuscitation Practical Assessment revised to new protocols 26
5 Prerequisite Worksheet, removed question 6 and moved 27
7 ER+ Worksheet adjust questions to fit on one page and moved 29
8 TE Worksheet removed  and question 8 and moved 31
9/10 Revision Questions moved 33
January 2007

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Student Teacher Manual Current Version: 6 Issued: November 2006
Previous Versions:
Version 1.5

Where 'NARS' appeared, this is replaced by 'NaRS'.

'National Aquatic Rescue Standard' has been replaced by 'National Rescue Standard'.

October 2004

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NaRS FAW Additional Units Current Version: 7.1 Issued: September 2007
Previous Versions:

Version 7.0
  FAW Additional Units v. 7.1 FAW Additional Units v. 7.0
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35+36 Pages swapped around 35+36
 
Version 1.1
FAW Additional Units v. 7 FAW Additional Units v1.1
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  Page No.
27+28 Changed to new scoring system Competent/Non Competent 27+29
22+23
 Worksheet 6-Unit 3 Question 3,4,5,11+12 have been removed from the worksheet and Tutor's Signature 22+23
 

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Paediatric First Aid Qualification Current Version: 7.0 Issued: January 2007
Previous Versions:
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Manual Handling Current Version: 8.0 Issued: January 2008
Previous Versions:
Version 7.1
Manual Handling Training Passport & Information Scheme  v.8.0 Manual Handling v.7.1
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  All worksheets altered - "I confirm that this is my own work" added to "Confirmation of completion of worksheet" boxes.  
2

"Stuart Charles, Policy Lead for Manual Handling in Health Services and the Manual Handling Training Passport and Information Scheme" has changed to "The HSE"

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2 Minimum course time has changed from 4 hours to 3 1/2 . 2
3 "Complaints and Appeals" removed and replaced with "STA Awarding Body Policies". 3 & 4
8 "Poor Body Mechanics" picture has changed and information given under photo headings in "What Causes Musculoskeletal Disorders?" and bullet points in "Other Factors Include:" with point "Chemical/Biological Factors" added. 9
11 Photos rearranged, "NB" added and quotes added to "Ergonomics". 12
18 & 19 "Section...states" added. 19
  Chapter 11 "Warm Up and Stretching Techniques" removed. 27
26 Chapter name changed. 28
26 Heading name changed to "The Rules For Safer Handling" with more writing added to point 5. 28
28 & 29

"Good Techniques for Pushing & Pulling" moved, heading edited ("Good" removed) and points added.

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27 "Specific Lifts" changed from being a chapter to being a sub-heading. 30
27 Points added and sub-heading "Tripod Lift- 2 Person Team" added. 30
30 "Self Test Worksheet 3" - Questions 4 & 5 removed with new question added. 31
January 2008