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First Aid Requirement

In order for learners to complete the Level 2 Award in Dance Leadership, they must gain a First Aid certificate.

Learners may have completed a First Aid certificate during other training. This certificate can be recognised as prior learning towards the Level 2 Award in Dance Leadership. However, the learner's First Aid certificate must be current and valid.

Current: Some First Aid certificates have an expiry date. In order for a First Aid certificate to be recognised as prior learning, it must still be in date when the Learner Certification Form is returned to Sports Leaders UK.

Valid: There are a number of different First Aid certificates on the open market. Sports Leaders UK does not mind which one your learner completes, however it must cover the following subjects:

  • Understanding the role of the first aider.
  • Communicating effectively and managing an incident.
  • Looking after yourself and the casualty.
  • Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
  • Administering cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively.
  • Administering First Aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who:
    • is choking
    • is bleeding
    • is in shock.
  • Administering First Aid safely, promptly and effectively to an unconscious casualty.
  • Providing appropriate First Aid for minor injuries.
  • Reporting accidents in the appropriate manner.