FIRST AID

To maintain a Snowsport Scotland Coach, Leader or Instructor qualification licence, all members must hold a valid and current First Aid qualification.

FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

To meet the licensing requirements, your First Aid certificate must:

  • Be a minimum of 16 hours or 2 days in duration.

  • Be in-person training.

  • Be current and valid at the time of licensing.

Please note that hybrid or online First Aid courses are not accepted for Snowsport Scotland licensing purposes.

WHY FIRST AID TRAINING IS REQUIRED

As a Coach, Leader or Instructor, you may be required to act as a first responder in an emergency situation within a snowsports environment, including mountain and artificial slope settings.

Snowsport Scotland strongly encourages members to complete First Aid training that reflects the outdoor and environmental hazards commonly encountered in snowsports settings. Outdoor-focused training provides valuable experience in managing incidents in remote locations and challenging weather conditions.

Our recommended course is the:

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SKI PATROLLERS (BASP) OUTDOOR EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE 

This two-day course is designed specifically for those working in outdoor environments and snowsports settings. Snowsport Scotland members also receive a discount for this course - you can find details in the Members Hub.

BASP FIRST AID

Please Note: The First Aid training required for Snowsport Scotland licensing may differ from the training required by your employer or deployment organisation. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the requirements of both.

FIRST AID EXEMPTIONS

Snowsport Scotland recognises that some healthcare and emergency service professionals may already hold qualifications and experience that meet or exceed the required First Aid standards.

Applications for exemption will be considered on an individual basis following submission of a completed First Aid Exemption Application Form.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXEMPTION

Applications may be considered from:

  1. Serving military personnel

  2. Police officers

  3. Fire and Rescue Service personnel

  4. Ambulance service personnel

  5. Physiotherapists

  6. Registered Paramedics

  7. Medical doctors registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)

  8. Registered nurses listed on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register

EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS

To support an exemption request, applicants must provide evidence that their qualifications, training and professional practice:

  • Extend beyond their normal workplace environment.

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply First Aid skills in outdoor or non-clinical settings.

  • Are current and actively maintained as part of their professional role.

DECLARATION AND VERIFICATION

The First Aid Exemption Declaration Form must be completed and signed by an appropriate supervisor or manager within your professional role.

Submission of the form does not guarantee approval. All applications will be reviewed by Snowsport Scotland, and additional information may be requested where necessary.