Training of Casualties Union members

Files regarding the training of Casualties Union probationers, instructors and senior instructors and provision of such training, along with files compiled as training resources, including photographs and collated published material.

1930s-1987

8 boxes, 426 photographs, 3 film reels, 3 digital files 1.92 GB (2070128326 bytes)

The files have been arranged into two series: "Training courses and events" and "Training resources". Files concerning study circles and their management are in SA/CAS/C/2.

By the second year of Casualties Union it became clear that instructor-quality volunteers were needed to maintain standards in local areas. As well as providing training in casualty simulation to Casualties Union members, instructor courses began to be offered.

In 1946 Casualties Union introduced study circles, a form of correspondence course between study circle leaders and probationers. At the end of the course, probationers underwent a proficiency test assessed by three medical observers. Once successful, probationers could apply to become full Casualties Union members.

Members of a study circle could then go on to train as instructors, and then senior instructors