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| Title: | NaRS First Aid at Work | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[FAW] |  Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS First Aid at Work Additional Units | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[FAWAD] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS Emergency First Aid at Work | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[EFAW] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS Emergency First Aid for Sport | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS [EFAS] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS First Aid Appointed Person | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[AP] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS First Aid Teacher/Examiner | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[FT/E] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS First Aid Teacher/Examiner Conversion Procedure | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[FTE] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | Paediatric First Aid Foundation | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | PFAF | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | Paediatric First Aid Qualification | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | PFAQ | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS Emergency Responder / Emergency Responder Plus | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[ER] / NaRS[ER+] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS Immediate Aid | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[IA] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | Cricket Coach First Aid Appointed Person | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | CCFAAP | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | Golf Coach First Aid Appointed Person | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | GCFAAP | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | Martial Arts First Aid Appointed Person | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | MAFAAP | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | RFU Emergency First Aid for Sport | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | RFUSFAC | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | Netball Coach First Aid Appointed Person | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NCFAAP | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | Ice Skating First Aid Appointed Person | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | ISFAAP | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | Basic Life Support Certificate | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS[BLS] | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Module | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NaRS(AA) | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS Adrenaline Auto-Injection Tutor Module | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | AAITUTOR | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS Bag-Valve-Mask Module | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | NARSBVM | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title | NaRS Advanced Resuscitation Teacher/Examiner | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | ART/E | Course Data Sheet |
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| Title: | NaRS Spinal Teacher/Examiner | » syllabus |
| Acronym: | SPT/E | Course Data Sheet |
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
13 years of age.
Validity of Award
36 Months
Length of Course
Training courses, including final assessment, must last at least 18 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 10 weeks.
Syllabus
On completion of training successful candidates should be able to:
- Understand the role of the first aider including reference to:
- the importance of preventing cross infection
- the need for recording incidents and actions
- use of equipment available
- Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)
- Administer first aid to a casualty with:
- injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries
- chest injuries
- burns and scalds
- eye injuries
- sudden poisoning
- anaphylactic shock
- Recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)
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.
- Complete an 16 question multiple-task worksheet, with a pass mark of 12.
- Demonstrating the ability to carry out CPR on an adult manikin. (externally assessed)
- Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for an unconscious casualty. (externally assessed)
- Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for a work place emergency situation. (externally assessed)
The final assessment for every FAW course must be carried out by two suitably qualified assessors (only one assessor needed for course with 6 candidates or less), who have not been involved int he teaching.
The final assessment must determine a student's ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and to deal with a patient who:
- requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- is unconscious; and
- is wounded and/or bleeding.
Re-validation
The NaRS FAW qualification is valid for 3 years only, refresher training is recommended on an annual basis before the certificate expires. Up to three months before the expiry date, the first aider can undertake another FAW course. The new certificate will then be dated from that expiry date. If retraining has not been undertaken during this time, it should be completed within 28 days beyond the expiry date. A new certificate issued during this extension period should be dated from the expiry date of the previous one. Re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time.
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.
NaRS First Aid at Work Additional Units (FAWAD) : Syllabus
As part of the NaRS [FAW] or NaRS [AP] programs candidates may undertake the following Additional Units:
- Complete Spinal Management - Land Based Environment
- Supplementary Oxygen
- Manual Suction
- Paediatric Resuscitation
Validity of Award
24 months.
Prerequisite
Be holders of a current First Aid Certificate.
Additional Time Requirements
a. Unit 1 = a minimum of 4 hours
b. Units 2, 3 & 4 = a minimum of 2 hours each
These are in addition to the EFAW Course; additional hours and can only be included at the end of the normal course contact time; they are assessed by continual assessment and external examination.
Assessment
a. Unit 1 - Complete Spinal Management
At the end of the unit the candidate will be able to:
- Outline spinal anatomy and physiology.
- Outline recognition and management of suspected spinal injuries.
- State the methods of cervical collar application.
- State the components of a complete spinal care system.
- Outline the method of immobilising a suspected spinal injury.
At the end of the unit the candidate will be able to:
- State the benifits of using supplimentary oxygen.
- State the storage procedures for oxygen equipment.
- State the fire procedures when oxygen equipment is stored at the facility.
- Demonstrate the application of supplimentary oxygen to an unresponsive, non breathing casualty.
- Working as part of a team, demonstrate the application of supplimentary oxygen to an unresponsive non breathing casualty.
Unit 3 - Manual Suction
At the end of the unit the candidate will be able to:
- State the procedure for using a manual suction unit.
- State the procedure for disposing of body fluids.
- Working as part of a team, demonstrate turning a casualty and clearing an airway using a manual suction unit.
Unit 4 - Paediatric Resuscitation
At the end of the unit the candidate will be able to:
- State the age definitions for Paediatric Resuscitation.
- State the procedures for performing Rescue Breathing.
- State the procedures for performing Chest Compressions.
- State the procedures for managing a chocking child or baby.
NaRS Emergency First Aid at Work (NaRS EFAW) : Syllabus
The aim of the EFAW 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 equipemnt and facilities and calling the Emergency Medical Services when required. From October 2009 HSE will approve the EFAW as a First Aider qualification.
Prerequisite
13 years of age.
Validity of Award
36 months.
Length of Course
Training courses, including final assessment, must last at least 6 contact hours. Contact hours mean actual teaching or practical time. It does not include coffee and meal breaks. The course can be run over one-day or in sessions over a longer period not exeeding three weeks, where each session lasts no less than two hours.
Syllabus
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
- Understand the role of the first aider including reference to:
- the importance of preventing cross infection;
- the need for recording incidents and actions;
- use of available equipment;
- Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock; provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).
Assessment
Thus qualification is assessed as set out below:
- Continual assessment by the tutor.
- Completion of the final worksheet to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
Re-validation
The NaRS EFAW qualification is valid for 3 years only, refresher training is recommended on an annual basis before the certificate expires. Up to three months before the expiry date, the first aider can undertake another EFAW course. The new certificate will then be dated from that expiry date. If retraining has not been undertaken during this time, it should be completed within 28 days beyond the expiry date. A new certificate issued during this extension period should be dated from the expiry date of the previous one. Re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time.
NaRS Emergency First Aid for Sport (NaRS[EFAS]) : Syllabus
The aim of the NaRS EFAS is to enable a candidate to be able to act as a first aider to take charge of the first aid arrangements, including looking after first aid equipment and facilities and calling the Emergency Services when required. It will also provide learners with the ability to respond to emergency first aid situations that may arise while coaching, officiating, helping or participating in sport. The NaRS EFAS course includes the Emergency First Aid at Work module which is approved by the HSE.
Prerequisite
13 years of age.
Validity of Award
36 months.
Length of Course
Training courses, including final assessment, must last at least 8 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 10 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
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
- Understand the role of the first aider including reference to:
- the importance of preventing cross infection
- the need for recording incidents and actions
- use of available equipment
- Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)
- Know how to assess a casualty and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- Recognise the requirement for and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation for a child
- Recognise and administer first aid to a child who is choking
- Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from sports related concussion
- Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from sports related wounds and bleeding
- Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from bone injuries
- Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from sports related head and spinal injuries
- Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from a sports related supporting tissue injury.
Assessment
Thus qualification is assessed as set out below:
- Continual assessment by the tutor
- 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
- Completion of the final worksheet to the satisfaction of the course tutor.
Re-validation
The NaRS EFAS qualification is valid for 3 years only, refresher training is recommended on an annual basis before the certificate expires. Up to three months before the expiry date, the first aider can undertake another EFAS course. The new certificate will then be dated from that expiry date. If retraining has not been undertaken during this time, it should be completed within 28 days beyond the expiry date. A new certificate issued during this extension period should be dated from the expiry date of the previous one. Re-validation is granted after successfully carrying out the requirements of the syllabus in force at the time.
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
13 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 end of course 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.
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.
- Golf Coach First Aid Appointed Person.
- Martial Arts 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 18 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 for three years
Evidence of Competence
To be appointed as a NaRS FAW Teacher/Examiner the candidate will:
- Attend a course of instruction for 28 hours.
- Complete the Tutor Foundaion Unit.
- 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 - FAW Refresher
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 3 years only; revalidation is granted after successfully complying with the requirements in force at the time.
The present requirements are:
- To be a member of the association
- Teach or examine at least one course every year.
- To keep up to date with current requirements and developments by regularly visiting the STA Tutor Forum on the website: www.sta.co.uk/redirects/tutorforum ; reading the the Swim & Save magazine and personal correspondance sent by the STA.
- Attend update and refresher course when required.
- To be moderated teaching during the three year period.
- To be moderated examining during the thre year period.
- To hold a current First Aid at Work Certificate. (Please note that FAW T/E's must attend another trainers' First Aid at Work course in order to revalidate their FAW certificate. The HSE's preferred route is for trainers to requalify with another HSE approved training organisation)
NaRS First Aid Teacher/Examiner Conversion Procedure
Distance Learning
Experienced FAW Trainers can convert to the NaRS FAW TE programme by:
- Becoming a member of the STA.
- Holding a current FAW certificate & FAW Instructors Certificate.
- Completing the STA APL form.
- Completing the paperwork part of the new tutor foundation module (free download or £20 for a hard copy).
- Reading the NaRS FAW TE manual (available from STA at £25)
Being moderated/assesed during their first course (moderation fee £95)
Or a One-day Conversion Course:
Time |
Topic |
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15 min |
Introduction and Administration |
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15 min |
Icebreaker |
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15 min |
STA Corporate Presentation |
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15 min |
NaRS Programmes |
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30 min |
Summary of STA Tutor Foundation Unit and worksheet completion |
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30 min |
NaRS FAW T/E Manual |
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30 min |
NaRS FAW teaching and examining |
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30 min |
CPR DVD marking and discussion |
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15 min |
Unresponsive Casualty |
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30 min |
Casualty Management |
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
13 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.
- Burns and scalds 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 need recording.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed as set out below:
- Continual assessment by the tutor.
- Complete an 8 question multiple-task worksheet, with a pass mark of 6.
- 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.
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; courses have the flexability to be appropriate to the age of the children being cared for.
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. The course includes training on adult, child and infant resuscitation manikins, the content of first aid boxes and the rocording of accidents and incidents. This course meets the requirments of the EYFS; please note: paediatric first aid courses must be approved by the local authority in whose area the early years provision is located.
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 two days or in sessions over a period of weeks.
Syllabus
On completion of training successful candidates need to be able to apply the following competencies:
- Planning for first aid emergencies.
- Dealing with emergencies.
- Resuscitation procedures appropriate to the age of children being cared for.
- Recognising and dealing with shock.
- Recognising and responding appropriately to anaphylactic shock.
- Recognising and responding appropriately to electric shock.
- Recognising and responding appropriately to bleeding.
- Responding appropriately to burns and scalds.
- Responding appropriately to choking.
- Responding appropriately to suspected fractures.
- Responding appropriately to head, neck and back injuries.
- Recognising and responding to cases of poisoning.
- Responding appropriately to foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses.
- Responding appropriately to eye injuries.
- Responding appropriately to bites and stings.
- Responding appropriately to the effects of extreme heat and cold.
- Responding appropriately to febrile convulsions.
- Recognising and responding appropriately tot he emergency needs of children with chronic medical conditions, including epilepsy, asthma, sickle cell anaemia, and diabetes.
- Recognising and responding appropriately to meningitis and other serious sudden illnesses.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed as set out below:
- Continual assessment by the tutor.
- Complete an 8 question multiple-task worksheet, with a pass mark of 6.
- 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.
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 ER+ is an additional two hours.
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:
- The candidate must be 16 years of age or over.
- Attend a four-hour course of instruction.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out the practical skills as defined in the syllabus.
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
- The NaRS ER and ER+ is valid for 2 years with the requirement of an annual online refresher.
- A re-validation fee is payable.
Syllabi - NaRS[ER]
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.
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
13 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 end of course 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.
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 13 years of age or over
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.
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 end of course worksheet.
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
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 13 years of age or over
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.
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 end of course worksheet.
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
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 13 years of age or over
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.
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 end of course worksheet.
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
RFU Emergency First Aid for Sport (REFAS): Syllabus
The aim of the RFU Emergency First Aid for Sport course is:
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To ensure that leaners develop and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of and requirements for the provision of Emergency First Aid.
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To provide learners with a clear understanding of their role as first aiders, enabeling them to practically apply general first aid principles in an emergency situation.
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To provide learners with the ability to respond to emergency first aid situations that may arrise while coaching or officiating Rugby.
RFUSFAC Course
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Undertake self study through the pre-course Virtual Learning Envoronment (VLE) unit and completeing the assessments.
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On successful completion of the above unit, attend a 6 hour course of instruction.
Assessment
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Demonstrate the ability to carry out various defined first aid activities in a safe manner.
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Demonstrate CPR and the preparatory actions preceding the administration of CPR.
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Satisfactorily complete the end of course worksheet.
Revalidation
The REFAS 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
Candidates will learn how to deal with a range of First Aid situations that occur within rugby. By the end of the course candidates will:
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Understand the role of the First Aider
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Know how to assess an emergency situation and act appropriately.
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Provide First Aid for an unresponsive casualty.
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Recognise the requirement for and administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
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Recognise and administer first aid to a person who is choking.
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Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
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Recognise and manage a casualty who is suffering from shock.
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Know how to provide First Aid for minor injuries.
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Recognise and administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from sports related concussion.
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Recognise and administer First Aid to a casualty suffering from sports related wounds and bleeding.
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Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering bone injuries.
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Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from a sports related head and spinal injuries.
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Recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from a sports related supporting tissue injury.
Netball Coach Sport First Aid Appointed Person (NCFAAP): Syllabus
The Netball Coach - Sports First Aid Appointed Person Award (NCFAAP) has been produces by Safety Training Awards (STA) for England Netball, Welsh Netball and Netball Scotland.
The aim of the NBFAAP 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 netball.
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 NCFAAP the candidate will need to satisfy the following criteria:
Pre-requisite:
- The candidate must be 16 years of age or over.
NCFAAP Course
- Attend a course of instruction for 6 guided learning hours.
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 end of course worksheet.
Revalidation
The NCFAAP 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 netball, 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.
Ice Skating First Aid Appointed Person (ISFAAP): Syllabus
The Ice Skating - First Aid Appointed Person Award (ISFAAP) has been jointly produced by the National Ice Skating Association of UK Ltd and The Swimming Teachers Association (STA).
The aim of the ISFAAP 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 arrise whilst coaching or officiating ice skating.
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 ISFAAP the candiate will need to satisfy the following criteria:
Pre-requisite:
- The candidate must be 16 years of age or over.
ISFAAP Course
- Attend a course of instruction for 6 guided learning hours.
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 end of course worksheet.
Revalidation
The ISFAAP 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 officiating ice skating, 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.
Basic Life Support Certificate
To be concidered acceptable for the Basic Life Support Certificate the student should be able to perform the required sequences on the appropriate manikin. If the sequence is performed incorrectly the tutor may establish the student's knowledge by oral questioning, the student must be able to achieve inflations and locate the correct position for chest compressions:
- During rescue breaths the chest must be seen to rise; an 80% success rate is acceptable.
- When demonstrating chest compressions on adult and child manikins; the candidate should be able to indicate that the correct depth has been reached; an 80% success rate is acceptable and the tutor must be able to see the top of the "V" where the ribs meet the sternum.
- The candidates must use two hands linked together to perform chest compressions on an adult manikin; one or two hands for a child manikin and two fingers for a baby manikin.
- When demonstrating CPF for a baby, the manikin must allow inflations only when the head is tilted backwards; an 80% success rate is acceptable for rescue breaths and compressions.
- Recovery Position - The tutor will inform the candidate that the casualty is now breathing but still unresponsive, to initiate the procedure for the recovery position.
- The casualty must be rolled safely onto the side, the airway protected and the body supported.
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Chocking Sequences - must be performed on resuscitation manikins.
Teaching Notes
The course is tutor assessed and the awards may be purchased in bulk in advance. The recommended minimum course contact time is 2 hours, this is variable according to course numbers and manikins available.
Equipment
- Resuscitation manikins - recommended minimum ration of 1 manikin to 4 candidates.
- Powerpoint presentation (available from the STA).
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"Buying Time" DVD (available from the British Heart Foundation).
Syllabus
On an approved adult manikin demonstrating the ability to:
- Check for Dangers.
- Assess Responsiveness and shout for help.
- Open the airway - head tilt, chin lift.
- Check for breathing - look, listen and feel.
- Send for an ambulance.
- Start chest compressions.
- Give two rescue breaths.
- Continue compressions and resue breathing for approximately 2 minutes.
- Perform back blows to relieve chocking.
- Perform abdominal thrusts to relieve chocking.
Demonstrating on a live simulated casualty the ability to:
- Place the casualty in the recovery position.
On approved infant & child manikins demonstrating the ability to:
- Checking for dangers.
- Assess responsiveness and shout for help.
- Open the airway - head tilt, chin lift.
- Checking for breathing - look, listen and feel.
- Give five initial rescue breaths.
- Start chest compression.
- Continue rescue breathing and compressions for approx 2 minutes on each manikin.
- Perform back blows to relieve chocking.
- Perform chest/abdominal thrusts to relieve chicking.
Demonstrating on a live simulated child casualty the ability to:
- Take action for vomiting.
- Place the casualty in the recovery position.
- Explain how to contact the emergency services.
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.
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 Adrenaline Auto-Injection 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 18 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 Adrenaline Auto-Injection Tutor qualification is valid for 3 years only; revalidation is granted after successfully complying with the requirements in force at the time.
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
NaRS Advanced Resuscitation Teacher/Examiner (ADVRESUS): Syllabus
Evidence of Competence
To be appointed as an Advanced Resuscitation Teacher/Examiner the candidate will need to satisfy the following:
Prerequisites
- Be a member of the Swimming Teachers Association.
- Hold an in-date NaRS Teacher/Examiner Qualification, or a similar nationally recognised qualification recognised by the STA, or currently participating in a course to achieve this status.
- Hold an in-date NaRS First Aid or Pool Rescue Qualification or a similar nationally recognised qualification recognised by the STA.
- Successfully complete the STA Tutor Foundation Unit.
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Pay the requisite fee to the STA.
To be appointed as a NaRS AR Teacher/Examiner the candidate will:
- Attend a course of instruction for a minimum of 6 hours.
- Complete the Training Manual Portfolio.
- Complete a 25 question multi-choice examination paper (pass mark 18).
- Perform advanced resuscitation skills on approved manikins using AED, BVM, oxygen and manual suction.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach advanced resuscitation skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess advanced resuscitation skills.
Revalidation
The NaRS AR T/E qualification is valid for 3 years only; revalidation is granted after successfully complying with the requirements in force at the time. The present requirements are:
- To be a member of the association.
- Teach and tutor assess at least one course every year.
- To keep up to date with current requirments and developments by regularly visiting the SDTA Tutor Community Forum on the website: http://www.stacommunity.co.uk/smf/index.php4; reading the Swim & Save magazine and personal correspondence sent by the STA.
- Attend update and refresher courses when required.
- To be moderated teaching during the 3 year period.
- To hold a current first aid or pool rescue award
Syllabus
At the end of this Unit the candidate will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced resuscitation skills.
- Demonstrate the Four Part Stage approach to teaching resuscitation.
- Explain the assessment criteria for the advanced resuscitation skills.
- Demonstrate assessing skills.
Important Notice
All appointments by the Swimming Teachers Association as Tutor, Teacher or Examiner are subject to suspension or withdrawal.
NaRS Spinal Teacher/Examiner (SPT/E): Syllabus
Evidence of Competence
To be appointed as a Spinal Teacher/Examiner the candidate will need to satisfy the following:
Prerequisites
- Be a member of the Swimming Teachers Association.
- Hold an in-date NaRS Teacher/Examiner Qualification, or a similar nationally recognised qualification recognised by the STA, or currently participating in a course to achieve this status.
- Hold an in-date NaRS First Aid or Pool Rescue Qualification or a similar nationally recognised qualification recognised by the STA.
- Successfully complete the STA Tutor Foundation Unit.
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Pay the requisite fee to the STA.
To be appointed as a NaRS Spinal Teacher/Examiner the candidate will:
- Attend a course of instruction for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Complete the Training Manual Portfolio.
- Complete a 25 question multi-choice examination paper (pass mark 18).
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Demonstrate Spinal Management skills as part of a team.
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Demonstrate the ability to teach spinal management skills.
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Demonstrate the ability to assess spinal management skills.
Revalidation
The NaRS SP T/E qualification is valid for 3 years only; revalidation is granted after successfully complying with the requirements in force at the time. The present requirements are:
- To be a member of the association.
- Teach and tutor assess at least one course every year.
- To keep up to date with current requirments and developments by regularly visiting the SDTA Tutor Community Forum on the website: http://www.stacommunity.co.uk/smf/index.php4; reading the Swim & Save magazine and personal correspondence sent by the STA.
- Attend update and refresher courses when required.
- To be moderated teaching during the 3 year period.
- To hold a current first aid or pool rescue award.
Syllabus
At the end of this Unit the candidate will be able to:
- Demonstrate spinal management skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach spinal management.
- Explain the assessment criteria for the spinal management skills.
- Demonstrate examining skills.
Important Notice
All appointments by the Swimming Teachers Association as Tutor, Teacher or Examiner are subject to suspension or withdrawal.
