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Advance Notice: Upcoming Publication of Resuscitation Guidelines 2025

Posted on 22nd October 2025

Background The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) is responsible for the production of the International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR). ILCOR establishes the scientific evidence base that underpins guidance and creates treatment recommendations, which is subsequently used by member organisations to develop guidelines. The European Resuscitation…

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STA’s New Qualification Set to Shape The Future of Swimming Teaching

Posted on 20th October 2025

At this year’s conference, STA officially announced the launch of a brand-new Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification, which will go live in 2026. Created in direct response to feedback from members, swim schools, learners and employers across the UK, this new regulated qualification will not only shape the future of the profession, it will also…

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STA Pool Lifeguard and First Aid Qualifications Accredited by SQA

Posted on 26th September 2025

STA is extremely pleased to announce that the following qualifications have been accredited by Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): STA Award for Pool Lifeguards at SCQF Level 7, SCQF Credit 8 STA Award in First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6, SCQF Credit 3 STA Award in Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6, SCQF…

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STA First Aid Qualifications Endorsed by CIMSPA

Posted on 15th July 2025

Safety Training Awards (STA) is incredibly pleased to announce that all STA first aid qualifications are endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, committed to supporting, developing, and enabling professionals and organisations to succeed.…

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2025 ATC Annual Declaration of Compliance Submission Window is Now Open!

Posted on 9th July 2025

Safety Training Awards require all Approved Training Centres (ATCs) to read and complete the annual Declaration of Compliance to determine the level of compliance and future compliance within the ATC approval criteria and STA qualification requirements. ATC co-ordinators should have received an email from STA Compliance, on 9th July at 10.00am, with the editable PDF…

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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…

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STA Launches New Activity First Aid Qualifications

Posted on 11th 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 two new qualifications: STA Level 3 Award in Activity Emergency First Aid STA Level 3 Award in Activity First Aid. STA Level 3 Award…

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STA Launches New Outdoor First Aid Qualifications

Posted on 2nd 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 two new qualifications: STA Level 3 Award in Outdoor Emergency First Aid STA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid. STA Level 3 Award…

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