First Response delivery methods

First Response learning currently consists of two components: Theoretical Learning (often referred to as 10A) and a coached practical session (often referred to as 10B).

There are three recommended delivery models available, and in all of them, learners are required to attend a face-to-face coached practical session.

Face-to-face model

Face-to-face First Response learning is often delivered at local Scout meeting places. It combines the theoretical learning (10A) and the practical learning (10B) and can be delivered in one single six-hour session or three separate two-hour sessions.

Blended model

The Blended Model combines a 2.5 hour e-learning with a 3 hour trainer led, online session for the theoretical learning (10A). The practical learning (10B) is a short face to face session.

Volunteers will need to complete all elements of the First Response blended model to be credited for First Response. If you cannot locate a blended course to book onto, you will need to complete your learning via the other delivery methods.

This e-learning should be completed prior to the 3-hour trainer led session and can be accessed via My Learning. You will need to enrol yourself on e-learning to be able to complete it.

You can also find it on My Learning by using the ‘Explore Learning’ tab and search for ‘First Response e-learning’ or by following this link:

My Learning - First Response E-Learning

A downloadable confirmation will be available on completion of the e-learning so that, volunteers can share this with trainers before attending the trainer led session. This can be found by navigating to the ‘Wood Badge and skills’ section of My Learning and selecting the First Response e-learning skill. Showing the completed First Response e-learning skill on My Learning, either directly or through a screenshot, can also be accepted.

The online session, led by a First Response trainer, will include knowledge checking exercises and discussions. In some areas, this may be offered as a face-to-face session with practical learning.

Volunteers can only attend the practical learning (10B) once the theoretical learning (10A) is completed.

The following counties deliver the online session for the blended model and offer spaces to volunteers from other countries.  You can find booking information by following the links below:

• Cheshire
• Essex Scouts
• Gloucestershire Scouts 
• Greater London North East
• Hampshire Scouts
• Nottinghamshire
• South Yorkshire Scouts
• Scotland

If your county would like to offer online sessions for the blended model to volunteers from other counties and are happy to be linked on this page, please email [email protected]

Online model

In this delivery method, the theoretical learning (10A) is done in three separate two-hour online sessions, and the practical learning (10B) in a short face-to-face session, which covers the practical elements of the life support training.

The online session(s), led by a First Response trainer, will provide the theoretical learning (10A), combined with knowledge checking exercises and discussions.

Volunteers can attend the practical learning (10B) only after the theoretical learning (10A) is completed.

Delivery Ratios

Online learning can be delivered with a maximum ratio of 20 learners to 1 trainer, and in-person learning with a maximum of 12 learners to 1 trainer.

Regardless of the delivery method, trainers must make sure that all participants are actively engaged throughout all sessions. Learners must feel confident that they have understood the material and can apply it effectively when needed.

Please check the delivery options available in your County/Area/Region (Scotland).