First Aid Syllabi


Title:	NaRS First Aid at Work	» syllabus
Acronym:	NaRS[FAW]

Title:	NaRS First Aid Appointed Person	» syllabus
Acronym:	NaRS[AP]

Title:	NaRS First Aid Teacher/Examiner	» syllabus
Acronym:	NaRS[FT/E]

Title:	Paediatric First Aid Foundation	» syllabus
Acronym:	PFAF

Title:	Paediatric First Aid Qualification	» syllabus
Acronym:	PFAQ

Title:	NaRS Emergency Responder / Emergency Responder Plus	» syllabus
Acronym:	NaRS[ER] / NaRS[ER+]

Title:	NaRS Emergency Responder Teacher/Examiner	» syllabus
Acronym:	NaRS[ERT/E]

Title:	NaRS Immediate Aid	» syllabus
Acronym:	NaRS[IA]

Title:	Cricket Coach First Aid Appointed Person	» syllabus
Acronym:	CCFAAP

Title:	Golf Coach First Aid Appointed Person	» syllabus
Acronym:	GCFAAP

Title:	Martial Arts First Aid Appointed Person	» syllabus
Acronym:	MAFAAP

Title:	NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Module	» syllabus
Acronym:	NaRS(AA)

Title:	NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Tutor Module	» syllabus
Acronym:	AAITUTOR

Title:	NaRS Bag-Valve-Mask Module	» syllabus
Acronym:	NARSBVM

Title:	NaRS Bag-Valve-Mask Tutor Module	» syllabus
Acronym:	BVMTUTOR

Also see: Swimming Teaching Syllabi, Lifesaving Syllabi, Aquacise Syllabi, Facilities Management Syllabi

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NaRS First Aid at Work (NaRS[FAW]) : Syllabus

The aim of the NaRS[FAW] is to establish a standard which creates a level of competence for first aid skills that meet the requirements for the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Prerequisite

16 years of age.

Validity of Award

36 Months

Length of Course

Training courses, including final assessment, must last at least 24 contact hours. Contact hours mean actual teaching or practical time. It does not include coffee and meal breaks. The programme can be run over several days or in sessions over a period of weeks. If chosen to run over a period of weeks, each session should last no less than two hours. The whole course, including any final assessment, should be finished within 13 weeks.

Syllabus

On completion of training successful candidates need to be able to apply the following competencies:

The ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work.
The ability to administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively.
The ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious.
The ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to casualty who:
- Is wounded or bleeding.
- Has been burned or scalded
- Is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints.
- Is suffering from shock
- Has an eye injury
- May be poisoned
- Has been overcome by gas or fumes
The ability to transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace.
The ability to recognise minor illness and take appropriate action.
The ability to maintain simple factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital if required.

Students will also be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of first aid at work, in particular of:

The importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures
The legal framework for first aid provision at work
The use of first aid equipment provided in the workplace

Assessment

The qualification is assessed as set out below:

Continual assessment by the tutor.
Completion of the Portfolio to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
Complete a 25 question, 30 minute, multiple-choice examination paper at the end of the course (pass mark 18).
Demonstrating the ability to CPR carry out on an adult manikin.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for an unconscious casualty.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for a work place emergency situation.

Re-validation

A First Aid at Work Certificate is valid for 36 months. Re-validation must take place before the expiry date of the current certificate; candidates will not be accepted on to refresher courses if the certificate has expired.

Refresher training must last at least 12 hours including the assessment; sessions should not be less than 2 hours. The course should include a revision of topics covered in the basic course, together with any new first aid procedures, which have been introduced since the last course. Any certificates issued by an approved organisation should be accepted by any other organisation approved by HSE.

Regular ongoing training and practice is recommended; the NaRS Record Sheets provide the opportunity for recording ongoing training by the First Aider and provides evidence of underpinning knowledge and skills practised.

Additional Units

As part of the NaRS[FAW] or NaRS[AP] programmes candidates may undertake the following Additional Units:

Complete Spinal Management – Land Based Environment
Supplementary Oxygen
Manual Suction Units
Paediatric Resuscitation

Validity of Units

24 months

Prerequisite

Be holders of a current First Aid Certificate.

Additional time requirements

Unit 1 = a minimum of 4 hours
Units 2, 3 & 4 = a minimum of 2 hours each

These are in addition to the First Aid at Work Course; additional hours and can only be included at the end of the normal First Aid at Work contact time; it is assessed by continual assessment and external examination.

Assessment

Unit 1 – Worksheet Tutor assessed; External examination of practical skills
Units 2, 3 & 4 - Worksheets Tutor assessed; continual Tutor assessment for each unit.

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NaRS First Aid Appointed Person (NaRS[AP]) : Syllabus

The aim of the NaRS[AP] is to enable a candidate to be able to act as an appointed person to take charge of the first aid arrangements, including looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the Emergency Medical Services when required.

Prerequisite

16 years of age.

Validity of Award

36 Months

Length of Course

Training courses, including final assessment, must last at least 4 contact hours. Contact hours mean actual teaching or practical time. It does not include coffee and meal breaks. The programme can be run over one-day or in sessions over a period of weeks. If chosen to run over a period of weeks, each session should last no less than two hours.

Syllabus

The course syllabus covers the following as laid down by the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981:

What to do in an emergency
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
First aid for the unconscious casualty
First aid for the wounded or bleeding
First aid equipment
Employers risk assessment of first aid needs

Assessment

The qualification is assessed as set out below:

Continual assessment by the tutor.
Completion of the self test worksheets to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
Completion of the Application Form worksheet to the satisfaction of the course tutor.

Re-validation

A First Aid Appointed Person Certificate is valid for 36 months. Re-validation must take place before the expiry date of the current certificate; candidates will not be accepted on to refresher courses if the certificate has expired.

Regular ongoing training and practice is recommended; the NaRS Record Sheets provide the opportunity for recording ongoing training by the Appointed Person and provides evidence of underpinning knowledge and skills practised.

Additional Units

As part of the NaRS[FAW] or NaRS[AP] programmes candidates may undertake the following Additional Units:

Complete Spinal Management – Land Based Environment
Supplementary Oxygen
Manual Suction Units
Paediatric Resuscitation

Validity of Units

24 months

Prerequisite

Be holders of a current First Aid Certificate.

Additional time requirements

Unit 1 = a minimum of 4 hours
Units 2, 3 & 4 = a minimum of 2 hours each

These are in addition to the Appointed Person Course; additional hours and can only be included at the end of the normal course contact time; it is assessed by continual assessment and external examination.

Assessment

Unit 1 – Worksheet Tutor assessed; External examination of practical skills
Units 2, 3 & 4 - Worksheets Tutor assessed; continual Tutor assessment for each unit.

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NaRS First Aid Teacher/Examiner (NaRS[FT/E]) : Syllabus

The aims and objectives of the NaRS[FT/E] is to train those with the appropriate prerequisites to teach and examine First Aid for the following NaRS courses:

First Aid at Work Certificate.
Appointed Persons Certificate.
Immediate Aid Certificate.
Cricket Coaches First Aid Appointed Person.
Resuscitation Certificate – Adult.
Resuscitation Certificate – Paediatric.
Refresher/Revalidation Training for the above.

Prerequisites

To be appointed as a Teacher/Examiner the candidate will need to satisfy the following prerequisites:

Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Be a member of the Swimming Teachers’ Association or the Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain.
Hold a current First Aid at Work Certificate and provide evidence of being a current First Aider.
Must have held a FAW Certificate (or NaRS PL, NaRS PA or eqv.) for three years

Evidence of Competence

To be appointed as a NaRS FAW Teacher/Examiner the candidate will:

Attend a course of instruction:

a) Short course – 12 hrs contact time
b) Full course – 30 hrs contact time.

Complete the Candidates Portfolio.
Perform resuscitation on an approved manikin following the current guidelines.
Complete a 100 question multi-choice examination paper.
Demonstrate the ability to teach casualty management.
Demonstrate the ability to teach resuscitation.
Demonstrate the ability to deliver a theory topic.

Following the successful completion of the course the candidate will become a probationary NaRS FAW T/E. They will be monitored by a senior NaRS tutor appointed by the STA while running any of the following courses:

NaRS - FAW
NaRS – APP
NaRS - IAC
NaRS - CCAAP

The probationary NaRS FAW T/E should record assessments and moderations on the appropriate forms contained within the NaRS FAW T/E Portfolio.

The probationary NaRS FAW T/E is required to shadow a fully qualified NaRS FAW T/E while they perform FAW examinations.

After satisfactory completion of the shadowing candidates shall be assessed running an examination by a senior NaRS tutor.

Important Notice

All appointments as NaRS Teachers/Examiners are subject to suspension or withdrawal at any time. A complaints procedure is in place for any appeals.

Revalidation

The NaRS FAW T/E qualification is valid for 2 years only; revalidation is granted after successfully complying with the requirements in force at the time.

The present requirements are:

Teach or examine at least one course every year.
Attend an update/refresher course at least every 2 years.
To be moderated teaching and/or examining every year.
To hold a current First Aid at Work Certificate.

Additional Units

As a part of the NaRS[FAW] or NaRS (APP) programmes candidates may also undertake the following Additional Units:

Unit 1 : Complete Spinal Management – Land Based Environment
Unit 2 : Supplementary Oxygen
Unit 3 : Manual Suction
Unit 4 : Paediatric Resuscitation

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Paediatric First Aid Foundation (PFAF) : Syllabus

Context

The Paediatric First Aid Foundation (PFAF) course is designed for parents, and people who work with children in the absence of their parents. As a Teacher you will be giving the course candidates knowledge on first aid, and dealing with emergency situations when in the care of children.

Pre-requisite

14 years of age.

Validity of Award

36 months.

Length of Course

Training courses, including final assessment, should last at least 6 contact hours. Contact hours refer to actual teaching or practical time. It does not include coffee and meal breaks.

Syllabus

At the end of this course the candidate will be able to:

Make an emergency plan specific to the context they are working in.
Deal with basic first aid emergencies with babies and children.
Perform resuscitation on young children, babies and adults.
Recognise and deal with shock in young children and babies.
Be aware of:
- Electric shock in babies and young children.
- Internal and external bleeding in babies and young children.
- Penetration wounds from knives and bullets relating to young children.
- Choking in adults, children and babies.
- Broken bones (suspected fractures) in babies and young children.
- Spinal injuries in babies and children.
- Head injuries in babies and children.
- Cases of poisoning in young children and babies.
- Bites and stings in babies and children.
- Foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses of children and babies.
- Eye injuries in babies and children.
- Effects of temperature extremes (hot and cold).
- Febrile convulsions in babies and young children.
Be aware of and recognise meningitis.
Be aware of and recognise anaphylactic shock.
Care for children who become unwell until they can be collected by parents.
Know the appropriate contents of a first aid kit to use with babies, children and adults.
Keep records of accidents and incidents that are need recording.
Know the appropriate system for administering medication

Assessment

The qualification is assessed as set out below:

Continual assessment by the tutor.
Completion of the Portfolio to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
Completion of 3 self test worksheets.
Completion of an end of course worksheet satisfactory to the course tutor.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out CPR on an adult, .child and baby manikin.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for an unconscious casualty.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for a child in an emergency situation.

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Paediatric First Aid Qualification (PFAQ) : Syllabus

Context

The Paediatric First Aid Qualification (PFAQ) course is designed for parents, and people who work with children in the absence of their parents. The course aims to give the candidate knowledge and assess them on their ability to deal with emergency situations, how to recognise and respond to serious medical conditions and serious injuries. This course is approved by the National Child Minding Association (NCMA) and the Pre-School Learning Alliance (PSLA).

Pre-requisite

16 years of age.

Validity of Award

36 months.

Length of Course

Training courses, including final assessment, should last at least 12 contact hours. Contact hours refer to actual teaching or practical time. It does not include coffee and meal breaks. The programme can be run over several days or in sessions over a period of weeks. If chosen to run over a period of weeks, each session should last no less than two hours and up to a maximum of 6 hours. The whole course, including any final assessment, should be finished within 13 weeks.

Syllabus

On completion of training successful candidates need to be able to apply the following competencies:

Make an emergency plan specific to the context they are working in.
Deal with first aid emergencies with babies and children.
Perform resuscitation on young children, babies and adults.
Recognise and deal with shock in young children and babies.
Deal with:
- Electric shock in babies and young children.
- Internal and external bleeding in babies and young children.
- Penetration wounds from knives and bullets relating to young children.
- Choking in adults, children and babies.
- Broken bones (suspected fractures) in babies and young children.
- Spinal injuries in babies and children.
- Head injuries in babies and children.
- Cases of poisoning in young children and babies.
- Bites and stings in babies and children.
- Foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses of children and babies.
- Eye injuries in babies and children.
- The effects of temperature extremes (hot and cold).
- Febrile convulsions in babies and young children.
Recognise and respond to the emergency needs of children with chronic medical conditions including epilepsy, asthma, sickle cell, and diabetes.
Recognise and response of meningitis.
Recognise and response to anaphylactic shock.
Care for children who become unwell until they can be collected by parents.
Know the appropriate contents of a first aid kit to use with babies, children and adults.
Keep records of accidents and incidents that are need recording.
Know the appropriate system for administering medication.

Assessment

The qualification is assessed as set out below:

Continual assessment by the tutor.
Completion of the Portfolio to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
Complete 3 self test worksheets.
Complete an incident report form and site specific worksheet.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out CPR on an adult, child and baby manikin.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for an unconscious casualty.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for a child in an emergency situation.

Notification and Certificate

Provided that all of the above requirements have been satisfied the STA will issue notification of the results and the certificate, to the candidate, within 6 weeks of receipt of the required paperwork and fees from the course organiser.

Successful candidates who apply to join the STA will receive full membership benefits including £10,000,000 Public Liability insurance. For further details please contact the STA.

Re-validation

The Paediatric First Aid Foundation and the Paediatric First Aid Qualification are valid for 36 months. Re-testing must be done before the old certificate expires; candidates will not be accepted on to refresher courses if the certificate has run out.

The course will include a revision of topics covered in the basic course, together with any new first aid procedures that have been introduced since the last course.

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NaRS Emergency Responder (NaRS[ER]) / Emergency Responder Plus (NaRS[ER+]) : Syllabus

The aim of the National Rescue Standard Emergency Responders Module (NaRS[ER]) is to enable candidates, with proven prior knowledge and experience in primary life support, to deliver the safe application of automated external defibrillation (AED); the ER+ has the additional application of facemask and supplementary oxygen.

Length of Course

All candidates for the NaRS[ER] must attend a four hour course of instruction and assessment. The candidate is required to complete the manual prior to attending the course. The ER+ is an additional two hours.

Costs of Qualifying

The Swimming Teachers’ Association charges a registration fee (currently £15.00 for the ER and £5.00 for the ER+); this charge covers the cost of:

The training manual and paperwork,
A licence to use an AED,
A certificate for successful candidates,

In addition to the charges levied by the STA, as set out above, the course organiser will levy a charge to cover the cost of the course and the examination, or the revalidation course and examination.

Evidence Of Competence - NaRS[ER]

To be successful in the NaRS module for Emergency Responders [NaRS ER] the candidate will need to satisfy the following:

Prerequisite

The candidate must be 18 years of age or over.

Prior knowledge

The NaRS ER is only open to candidates who have knowledge and experience of primary life support techniques. Before starting the NaRS ER course all candidates will be required to demonstrate CPR to the standards as set out by the European Resuscitation Council. Candidates who fail this test will not be permitted to continue the course. They will not be entitled to a repayment of the registration fee and will need to refer to the conditions laid down by the course organiser for course fees.

Evidence Of Competence - NaRS[ER+]

To be successful in the NaRS module for Emergency Responders + [NaRS ER+] the candidate will need to satisfy the following:

Successfully complete the NaRS ER module.
Attend an additional two hours of instruction.
Demonstrate the ability to carry out the practical skills as defined in the syllabus.
Satisfactorily complete a worksheet.
Re-validation and registration records are as for the ER module.

NaRS ER Course

Attend a four-hour course of instruction.
Demonstrate the ability to carry out the practical skills as defined in the syllabus.
Satisfactorily complete the training manual.

Re-validation

The NaRS ER is valid for 1 year only.
A re-validation fee is payable.

Syllabi - NaRS[ER]

Theoretical Section

Candidates are required to complete the course manual.

Practical Section

Successfully complete the prerequisite CPR assessment.
Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using an AED as a team leader for:

A casualty with shock indicated
A casualty with no Shock indicated
An unknown Scenario

Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using an AED as a single operator for:

A casualty with shock indicated
A casualty with no Shock indicated
An unknown Scenario

Syllabi - NaRS[ER+]

Theory Section

Candidates are required to successfully complete a course worksheet

Practical Section

Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using a facemask.
Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using supplementary oxygen.
Demonstrate effectively the procedure for using supplementary oxygen and an AED.

NaRS ER and ER+ Course Assessment

The pre-requisite resuscitation practical assessment is tutor assessed;
The remaining course worksheets and practical sections are on a continual assessment basis by the tutor, with an unknown scenario as the final assessment.

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NaRS Emergency Responder Teacher/Examiner (NaRS[ERT/E]) : Syllabus

The aim of the National Rescue Standard Emergency Responders Teacher/Examiner Module [NaRS ER T/E] is to enable candidates, with proven prior knowledge and experience in teaching and examining primary life support, to teach and examine the safe application of automated external defibrillation (AED) and supplementary oxygen.

Length of Course

All candidates for the NaRS[ERT/E] must attend a six-hour course of instruction and assessment. The candidate is required to complete the manuals prior to attending the course.

Costs of Qualifying

The Swimming Teachers’ Association charges an initial registration fee (currently £15.00); this charge covers the cost of:

The training manuals and paperwork,
A certificate for successful candidates,

The Swimming Teachers’ Association charges a fee (currently £8.00) for revalidation after 1 year; this charge covers administration costs and a new certificate. In addition to the charges levied by the STA, as set out above, the course organiser will levy a charge to cover the cost of the course and the examination, or the revalidation course and examination.

Evidence Of Competence - NaRS ER

To be successful in the NaRS module for Emergency Responders [NaRS ER] the candidate will need to satisfy the following:

Prerequisite

The candidate must be 21 years of age or over.

Prior knowledge

NaRS ER T/E Course

Attend a six-hour course of instruction.
Demonstrate the ability to carry out the practical skills as defined in the syllabus.
Satisfactorily complete the training manuals.
Be assessed teaching and examining.

Re-validation

The NaRS ER T/E is valid for 1 year only.
A re-validation fee is payable.
Registration records

NaRS ER, ER+ and ER T/E Course Assessment

The pre-requisite resuscitation practical assessment is assessed by two examiners, this can be any two of the following:

Course Tutor
NaRS[NT/E] for pool, beach or FAW
NaRS Senior Tutor (even if they are attending the course)
STA Medical Advisor

The course manuals, worksheets and remaining practical sections are on a continual assessment basis by the tutor, with an unknown scenario as the final assessment.

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NaRS Immediate Aid (NaRS[IA]) : Syllabus

The aims of the Immediate Aid Certificate are twofold:

To enable a candidate to be able to act as an appointed person to take charge of the first aid arrangements, including looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the Emergency Medical Services when required.
To deal with emergency incidents that may arise whilst coaching or supervising children.

Prerequisite

16 years of age.

Validity of Award

36 Months

Length of Course

Training courses, including final assessment, must last at least 4 contact hours (where candidates have not undertaken prior reading and completed the 3 worksheets prior to the course then the minimum contact time will be 6 hours). Contact hours mean actual teaching or practical time. It does not include coffee and meal breaks. The programme can be run over one-day or in sessions over a period of weeks. If chosen to run over a period of weeks, each session should last no less than two hours.

Syllabus

The course syllabus, in addition to dealing with incidents that may arise whilst coaching or supervising children, covers the following as laid down by the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981:

What to do in an emergency
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
First aid for the unconscious casualty
First aid for the wounded or bleeding
First aid equipment
Employers risk assessment of first aid needs

Assessment

The qualification is assessed as set out below:

Continual assessment by the tutor.
Completion of the self test worksheets to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
Completion of the Application Form worksheet to the satisfaction of the course tutor.

Re-validation

An Immediate Aid Certificate is valid for 36 months. Re-validation must take place before the expiry date of the current certificate; candidates will not be accepted on to refresher courses if the certificate has expired.

Regular ongoing training and practice is recommended; the NaRS Record Sheets give the opportunity for recording ongoing training and provides evidence of underpinning knowledge and skills practised.

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Cricket Coach First Aid Appointed Person (CCFAAP) : Syllabus

The Cricket Coach - First Aid Appointed Person Award (CCFAAP) has been jointly produced by the English & Welsh Cricket Board (ECB) and The Swimming Teachers Association (STA).

The aim of the CCFAAP is twofold:

To enable a candidate to be able to act as an appointed person to take charge of the first aid arrangements, including looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required.
To deal with incidents that may arise whilst coaching or playing cricket.

Arrangements should be made for an appointed person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work.

It should be remembered that appointed persons are not first aiders and so should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained.

Evidence of Competence

To be successful in the CCFAAP the candidate will need to satisfy the following criteria:

Pre-requisite:

The candidate must be 16 years of age or over

CCFAAP Course

Undertake 2 hours home study during which the 3 worksheets should be completed.
Attend a 4 hour course of instruction

Assessment

Demonstrate the ability to carry out various defined first aid activities in a safe manner.
Demonstrate CPR and the preparatory actions preceding the administration of CPR.
Satisfactorily complete the course worksheets.

Revalidation

The CCFAAP qualification is valid for 3 years only, refresher training is recommended before the certificate expires. Re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time. A re-validation fee is payable to the STA.

Regular ongoing training and practice is essential.

Syllabus

The course syllabus, in addition to dealing with incidents that may arise whilst coaching or playing cricket, covers the following as laid down by the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981:

What to do in an emergency
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
First aid for the unconscious casualty
First aid for the wounded or bleeding
First aid equipment
Employers risk assessment of first aid needs

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Golf Coach First Aid Appointed Person (GCFAAP) : Syllabus

The Golf Coach - First Aid Appointed Person Award (GCFAAP) has been jointly produced by the Professional Golfing Association (PGA) and The Swimming Teachers Association (STA).

The aim of the GCFAAP is twofold:

To enable a candidate to be able to act as an appointed person to take charge of the first aid arrangements, including looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required.
To deal with incidents that may arise whilst coaching or playing golf.

Arrangements should be made for an appointed person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work.

It should be remembered that appointed persons are not first aiders and so should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained.

Evidence of Competence

To be successful in the GCFAAP the candidate will need to satisfy the following criteria:

Pre-requisite:

The candidate must be 16 years of age or over

GCFAAP Course

Undertake 2 hours home study during which the 3 worksheets should be completed.
Attend a 4 hour course of instruction

Assessment

Demonstrate the ability to carry out various defined first aid activities in a safe manner.
Demonstrate CPR and the preparatory actions preceding the administration of CPR.
Satisfactorily complete the course worksheets.

Revalidation

The GCFAAP qualification is valid for 3 years only, refresher training is recommended before the certificate expires. Re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time. A re-validation fee is payable to the STA.

Regular ongoing training and practice is essential.

Syllabus

The course syllabus, in addition to dealing with incidents that may arise whilst coaching or playing golf, covers the following as laid down by the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981:

What to do in an emergency
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
First aid for the unconscious casualty
First aid for the wounded or bleeding
First aid equipment
Employers risk assessment of first aid needs

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Martial Arts First Aid Appointed Person (MAFAAP) : Syllabus

The Martial Arts - First Aid Appointed Person Award (MAFAAP) has been produced by the The Swimming Teachers Association (STA) in conjunction with a number of Martial Arts governing bodies.

The aim of the MAFAPP is twofold:

To enable a candidate to be able to act as an appointed person to take charge of the first aid arrangements, including looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required.
To deal with incidents that may arise whilst coaching or participating in martial arts.

Arrangements should be made for an appointed person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work.

It should be remembered that appointed persons are not first aiders and so should not attempt to give first aid for which they have not been trained.

Evidence of Competence

To be successful in the MAFAPP the candidate will need to satisfy the following criteria:

Pre-requisite:

The candidate must be 16 years of age or over

MAFAPP Course

Undertake 2 hours home study during which the 3 worksheets should be completed.
Attend a course of instruction for a minimum of 4 hours contact time.

Assessment

Demonstrate the ability to carry out various defined first aid activities in a safe manner.
Demonstrate CPR and the preparatory actions preceding the administration of CPR.
Satisfactorily complete the course worksheets.

Revalidation

The MAFAPP qualification is valid for 3 years only, refresher training is recommended before the certificate expires. Re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time. A re-validation fee is payable to the STA.

Regular ongoing training and practice is essential.

Syllabus

The course syllabus, in addition to dealing with incidents that may arise whilst coaching or participating in martial arts, covers the following as laid down by the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981:

What to do in an emergency
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
First aid for the unconscious casualty
First aid for the wounded or bleeding
First aid equipment
Employers risk assessment of first aid needs

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Syllabus: NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Module

Aims and Objectives

The NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Module (NaRS AA) is specifically for qualified First Aiders and Pool Rescuers to assist know clients that suffer from a history of anaphylactic reactions and have been prescribed by a GP with their own Adrenaline Auto-Injector.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must:

Hold an in-date NaRS First Aid or Pool Rescue Qualification or a similar nationally recognised qualification recognised by the STA.
Pay the requisite fee to the STA.
Attend a course of instruction for a minimum of 2 hours.
Satisfactorily complete the requirements of this module.

Assessment

Completion of the portfolio and worksheet to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
Continual assessment by the tutor.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out various anaphylactic scenarios in a safe manner.

Re-validation

The Auto-Injection Module is valid for 2 years only.

Re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time. A re-validation fee is payable to the STA. Regular on-going training and practise is essential.

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Syllabus: NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Tutor Module

Aims

To produce Tutors who are able to train and assess the appropriate level of competence of the Adrenaline Auto-Injection Module.

Objectives

To be familiar with the Customer Care Module leaflet.
To be familiar with the course programme.
To appreciate the appropriate level required for competence.
To be familiar with course administration procedures.
To undertake the end user course.
To demonstrate an understanding of practical and theoretical aspects of the end user course.

Assessment

To be appointed as a tutor the candidate will need to satisfy the following:

Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Be a member of the Swimming Teachers' Association.
Pay the requisite registration fee to the STA.
Attend a course of instruction.
Complete the Training Manual.
Demonstrate the ability to deliver a theory topic.
Demonstrate the ability to deliver an exercise.
Satisfactorily complete the 25 question multiple-choice paper (pass mark 18).
Satisfactorily take an active part in the group exercises.

Re-validation

The STA Customer Care Tutor qualification is valid for 3 years only; revalidation is granted after successfully complying with the requirements in force at the time.

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Syllabus: NaRS Bag-Valve-Mask Module

Aims and Objectives

This module provides the underpinning knowledge for a currently qualified NaRS First Aider or Pool lifeguard/Rescuer (or the holder of an acceptable current equivalent) to use a bag-valve-mask resuscitation system as part of a team responding to a casualty requiring resuscitation.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must:

Hold an in-date NaRS First Aid or Pool Rescue Qualification or a similar nationally recognised qualification recognised by the STA.
Pay the requisite registration fee to the STA.
Attend a course of instruction for a minimum of 2 hours.
Satisfactorily complete the requirements of this Module; the Module Specification is on page 2 .

Assessment

The qualification is tutor assessed; candidates must satisfy the following:

Complete the Module Worksheet
Complete the practical skills assessment

Re-validation

The NaRS (BVM) is valid for 2 years; re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time. A re-validation fee is payable to the STA.

Qualification Specification

1. Theory Section

Complete the worksheet to demonstrate a clear understanding of bag-valve-mask resuscitation.

2. Practical Section

To be successful in the NaRS (BVM) practical assessment the candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to carry out the following safely and effectively.

The following guidance notes refer to the specification reference number:

2a) Setting up and testing the BVM prior to use
The candidate must perform a visual inspection, prepare the equipment, perform a pre-operative functional test; prepare and fit an appropriate mask; fit an oxygen reservoir and connect to an oxygen cylinder; turn on the oxygen and adjust to the required flow rate; confirm gas flow and prime the bag for casualty use.

2b) Using the mask with a jaw thrust technique, showing airway maintenance and an adequate seal
The candidate will work as part of a team controlling the application of the mask, providing an adequate seal and neck extension to facilitate ventilations when required during the delivery of BLS

2c) Using the primary bag to deliver ventilations as required for the appropriate BLS sequence
The candidate will work as part of a team controlling delivery of ventilations by squeezing the primary bag when required during the delivery of BLS

2d) Performing chest compressions as required for the appropriate BLS sequence
The candidate will work as part of a team providing chest compressions at the appropriate rate, ratio, depth and position when required during the delivery of BLS

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Syllabus: NaRS Bag-Valve-Mask Tutor Module

Those who wish to tutor or examine on STA training courses must satisfy the STA of their abilities in these areas. Attending a Tutor's Course and satisfying the course tutor/s of their abilities normally achieves this objective; recognition is given for relevant prior experience.

Aims and Objectives

To produce Tutors who are able to train and assess the appropriate level of competence of the Bag-Valve-Mask Module.

Objectives

To be familiar with the Bag-Valve-Mask Module.
To be familiar with the course programme.
To appreciate the appropriate level required for competence.
To be familiar with course administration procedures.
To undertake the end user course.
To demonstrate an understanding of practical and theoretical aspects of the end user course.

Assessment

To be appointed as a Tutor the candidate will need to satisfy the following:

Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Be a member of the Swimming Teachers' Association.
Pay the requisite registration fee to the STA.
Attend a course of instruction.
Complete the Training Manual.
Demonstrate the ability to deliver a topic or exercise.
Satisfactorily take an active part in the group exercises.

Re-validation

The STA Bag-Valve-Mask Tutor qualification is an extension to the NaRS T/E qualification; revalidation is granted after successfully complying with the NaRS T/E requirements in force at the time.