First Aid At Work Refresher
FAW (2 Day Course)
Course Overview
First Aid knowledge can fade over time. To remain compliant with HSE regulations, First Aiders must renew their certification every three years. This refresher course helps ensure your First Aiders retain the confidence and ability to respond effectively, using workplace First Aid kits and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Course Aim
This course is designed to requalify existing First Aiders in line with HSE standards. Participants will be equipped to:
- Deliver safe, effective, and prompt First Aid in the workplace
- Use available materials, approved First Aid equipment, and AEDs correctly
- Respond confidently to illness or injury until professional help arrives
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, attendees will be able to:
General Skills
- Act quickly and appropriately in workplace emergencies
- Use First Aid equipment, including items from a First Aid box
- Understand employer responsibilities and legal obligations
- Keep clear, factual records of incidents and care provided
- Maintain personal hygiene when delivering First Aid
Treating Casualties
- Perform CPR and operate an AED
- Respond to unconsciousness, bleeding, and shock
- Manage injuries to bones, joints, and muscles
- Treat burns, scalds, eye injuries, and poisoning
- Recognise minor and major illnesses and respond appropriately
- Safely move a casualty when necessary
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for current First Aiders whose certificate is nearing expiry (valid for 3 years). It meets the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Duration
2 Days (12 hours of guided learning)
Certification
Your participants will receive a Certificate of Competence, based on your Training Centre accreditation. Currently I can deliver this course in conjunction with FAIB or Qualsafe Awarding Bodies.
Course Content
Day 1 – Skills Refresher
- Casualty assessment and primary survey
- Recovery position and mouth-to-mouth
- CPR & AED usage
- Causes and management of unconsciousness
- Bandaging and bleeding control
- Fracture recognition and management
Day 2 – Emergency Scenarios
- Treating seizures, diabetes, asthma, burns, poisoning, eye injuries
- First Aider responsibilities and HSE regulations
- Emergency and major incident response
- Practical skills review and final assessment
Availability
My availability to support your training requirements can be discussed and scheduled accordingly. Please use the Contact Form or Telephone directly to reach out and secure services to support with a view to meeting your demands and ensuring client satisfaction
Suggested Progression
The HSE recommends annual refresher training. After three years, First Aiders must complete a full First Aid at Work Requalification course to remain certified.
