Aim
The aims and objectives of the NaRS[FT/E] is to train those with the appropriate prerequisites to each 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;
. Basic Life Support Certificate.
Pre-requisites
. Be a minimum of 18 years of age;
. Be a member of the STA;
. Hold a current First Aid at Work Certificate and provide evidence of being a current First Aider;
. Successfully complete the STA Tutor Foundation Unit.
Validity of Award
36 Months.
Length of Course
Full Course—28 hours.
Course Information
To be appointed as a NaRS FAW Teacher/Examiner the candidate will:
. Attend a course of instruction for 28 hours;
. Complete the Tutor Foundation 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.
Assessment
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 candidate is required to arrange the following within a 6 month’s to achieve full status:
. Moderation of his/her first course by a NaRS Senior Tutor/Moderator;
. Final Assessment of the course participants by one NaRS Senior Tutor/Moderator and another FAW T/E;
. Shadow a fully qualified NaRS FAW T/E while they perform an examination;
. Be assessed by a NaRS Senior Tutor/Moderator while assessing an examination.