First Response Course
Posted on 3rd August 2025 by Tony Brewis
First Response is the minimum level of First Aid training for all leaders and basic permit holders in Scouting.
Within the District we have a First Response course running on the following dates:
- 23rd April – Thursday Evening – 1830-2130 – 1st Waldridge Limited spaces left
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26th May – Tuesday Evening (half Term) – 1830-2130 – 1st Great Lumley
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8th July – Wednesday Evening – 1830-2130 – 1st Waldridge
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14th September – Monday Evening – 1830-2130 – 1st Great Lumley
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27th October – Tuesday Evening (half Term) – 1830-2130 – 1st Waldridge
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10th December – Thursday Evening – 1830-2130 – 1st Waldridge
To be able to attend, you need to complete the online learning via your ‘My Learning page’ on the Scout system and book a place on the trainer led session (see below).
The blended learning course consists of the following:
Module 10A – First Response theory
In order to complete this module, you need to:
1. Complete the 2.5-hour e-learning module on your ‘My Learning’ page: you will need to do this before the trainer led session.
2. Complete a 2.5-hour trainer led session. This will validate module 10A on the new digital system and your Mandatory ongoing learning
Module 10B – First Response practical.
This First Response practical will usually be less than an hour covering the practical elements of the course.
If you have completed the e-learning module, please email Karen Gibson, will then check that the learning has been completed and will then send you a link to book onto the trainer led session stated above. You must have confirmation that your place is booked on the course in advance – you can not turn up on the day. Bookings will be closed 2 days before each course date to ensure we have enough trainers and resources for all participants.
If you have any questions, please contact karen.gibson@chesterlestreetscouts.org.uk (Volunteer Development Team Leader)