Course Description

From Monday 16th March all adult volunteers with external first aid certificates should access e-learning modules via My Learning. Those who have started this module may complete it via our platform. Young Leaders can still use this module.


First Aid at Work, 12 hour Child First Aid and Outdoor First Aid should complete the First Response conversion course. Other courses such as EFAW should complete the First Response e-learning. For further information please refer to this page: Using External First Aid courses. Please email [email protected] for support or [email protected] if you are outside of Hampshire.

First Aid Tutor

Michael Baxter

Mike Baxter is a Red Cross Trainer and Explorer Scout Leader in Blackwater Valley. He is also the Assistant County Commissioner for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Queen's Scout Award for Hampshire Scouting.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Principles of First Aid and incident management

    • Welcome to this First Response e-learning course

    • What is First Response?

    • Appropriate Medical care

    • Managing an emergency situation

    • First Aid Kits & recording accidents

    • Introduction to first aid quiz
  • 2

    Emergency Life Support (unconsciousness, CPR & use of AED)

    • Primary Survey

    • CPR (Child) - 1-18 years old

    • Basic Life Support - summary

    • Basic Life Support - quiz
  • 3

    Major Injuries (Bleeding, Burns, Fractures & Soft Tissue injuries)

    • Introduction to major injuries

    • Sprains and Strains

    • Head Injury

    • Summary of major injuries

    • Injuries Quiz
  • 4

    Medical Conditions

    • Introduction to Medical Conditions

    • Meningitis / Sepsis

    • Stroke

    • Dental Injuries (Knocked out tooth)

    • Medical Conditions quiz