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STA Launches Updated Suite of Core First Aid Qualifications with Blended Learning and Combined Qualification Options

Posted on 17th June 2025

As part of Safety Training Awards’ (STA) ongoing commitment to creating high quality professional qualifications which meet the needs of the industry, employers, and learners, STA is extremely proud to launch updates to our core first aid qualifications as well as launch two new core first aid qualifications and online learning options.

The updated suite of core first aid qualifications:

Following member requests, we are also extremely pleased to announce the launch of two new combined first aid qualifications:

Blended Learning

As part of this update and relaunch, there are now options for blended learning and online refresher training with new STA first aid online programmes for the following qualifications:

  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • First Aid at Work
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Adult and Paediatric First Aid.

Important Note: For more information on the blended learning options, please see the qualification specification.

Resources

To reflect the changes, the qualification resources have been updated, including:

  • Resource Manuals
    • STA Basic Life Support including AED Resource Manual (eManual)
    • STA Basic Life Support including AED and Management of Anaphylaxis Resource Manual (eManual)
    • STA Adult and Paediatric Emergency First Aid Resource Manual (eManual / hard copy)
    • STA Adult and Paediatric First Aid Resource Manual (eManual / hard copy)
  • STA Adult and Paediatric Emergency First Aid Online Programme / STA Adult and Paediatric First Aid Online Programme
  • Assessment Strategies
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Tutor Assessed Skills Sheets
  • MCQ Assessment Papers
  • Suggested Timetables
  • Qualification Specifications.

The new ‘interactive’ resource manuals contain updated imagery including QR codes which once scanned with a camera phone, direct to relevant video demonstrations. The resource manuals are available now within the STA Swim Shop.

To deliver the updated first aid qualifications, tutors must complete the STA First Aid Tutor Upskill 2025 online programme. The upskill holds a CPD value of ½ point and includes information on the course content, resources, and assessment requirements. It is recommended IQAs who wish to IQA the qualification complete the upskill. It would also benefit ATC co-ordinators.

The new resources and assessment materials must be used when delivering the updated STA first aid qualifications.

Important Note: From 30th June 2025, the current first aid qualifications will no longer be available for registration and all learners must be certificated on the current qualifications by 31st October 2025.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.