FIRST AID AT WORK REFRESHER (HSE approved course)

Maximum 6 trainees

This refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update your skills at any time during your three year period as a qualified first aider.

The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period.

Who should attend?

This course is for people holding a current First aid at work or Emergency first aid at work certificate.

What you will learn

This session builds on your expertise and confidence by involving you in realistic situations with simulated casualties. Candidates will practise first aid in practical, hands-on scenario sessions.

Course content

Accidents and illness
Using a first aid kit
Simple record keeping
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Heart attacks
Resuscitation
Shock
Choking
Bleeding

Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Seizures
Asthma
Severe allergic reaction
Eye injuries
Low blood sugar
Fainting.

Course duration is 2 days

Assessment and certification

After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years.

This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this three day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. It is strongly recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher. HSE Guide