First Aid at Work Refresher Course

Certificates lapse, but the responsibilities of a workplace First Aider don't, and the First Aid at Work Refresher Course is designed to update the skills of delegates wishing to renew their existing three-day First Aid at Work Course certificate. Run over two days with a minimum of 12 hours of training, it revisits the full syllabus to keep knowledge sharp and current.

Delegates must already hold a valid First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work Refresher Certificate to attend; anyone whose certificate has already expired should contact the training team directly for guidance on 01892 543000, since they're no longer considered a qualified First Aider and may need to complete the full First Aid at Work Course again instead. The First Aid at Work Refresher Course covers the same breadth as the original qualification, from basic life support, CPR and AED use through to managing fractures, burns, chest pains, strokes and diabetic emergencies, making sure delegates stay ready for the full range of incidents they might face.

On successful completion, delegates receive their First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for a further three years, matching the certification issued through the original course.

Please note that a medical declaration applies: anyone currently suffering or with a history of back, neck, arm or knee problems, rupture or hernia, heart disease, high blood pressure, bronchitis, asthma or chest problems, blackouts, seizures or epilepsy, or anyone currently or recently pregnant, is advised to check with their GP before attending, and the training provider reserves the right to prevent a delegate from completing the course where safety could be put at risk.

The First Aid at Work Refresher Course aims to update and refresh your knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus, which includes the following:

• Assess and prioritise a first aid incident
• Deal with an unconscious casualty
• Carry out resuscitation (CPR)
• Control bleeding and manage shock
• Deal with injuries to bones, muscles and joints
• Deal with a casualty suffering burns and scalds
• Manage eye injuries
• Deal with casualties overcome by fumes or suffering from poisoning
• Deal with a broad range of common injuries and illnesses until the arrival of medical care
• Maintain first aid records
• Use and maintain first aid kits
• AED (use of an AED, chain of survival, safety considerations)

The First Aid at Work Refresher Course will aim to refresh delegates' knowledge of the following topics:

• First Aid Priorities
• Managing Incidents
• Basic Life Support
• Examination of a Casualty
• Unconsciousness
• Control of Bleeding
• Fractures
• Burns and Scalds
• Common Illnesses
• Chest Pains including Heart Attacks & Angina
• Eye Injuries
• Head injuries
• Seizures (Adults)
• Shock
• Asthma
• Fainting/Feeling Faint
• Low Blood Sugar/Diabetic Emergencies
• Allergic reaction
• Stroke
• Spinal injuries
• Dressings
• Recording and Reporting
• Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations
• First Aid Kits

Delegates on the First Aid at Work Refresher Course are assessed via continuous trainer observation and written assessments. On successful completion of the course and assessments, the delegate receives their First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for three years.

The First Aid at Work Refresher Course is for people wishing to renew a valid First Aid at Work certificate.

Delegates must be in possession of a current First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work Refresher Certificate to attend the First Aid at Work Refresher Course. If certification has expired the delegate is no longer considered to be a qualified First Aider. A medical declaration also applies: for the safety of yourself and others, it's recommended that anyone currently suffering, or who has ever suffered, from back, neck, arm or knee problems, rupture or hernia, heart disease, high blood pressure, bronchitis, asthma or chest problems, or blackouts, seizures or epilepsy, checks with their GP before attending the course. The same applies to anyone currently or recently pregnant. It's the employer's responsibility to choose a person who can physically fulfil the role of a first aider in the workplace, and the training provider reserves the right to prevent a delegate from completing the course if any of the above apply and the trainer feels the delegate could put themselves or others at risk.