Although it is not mandatory, the HSE strongly recommend that HSE qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake an annual refresher course in order to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed. The qualification period for both groups of First Aiders is 3-years. It was felt that this period was too long without any additional training.
Please consider the following rules for attendance:
A First Aider can renew their First Aid at Work qualification by attending a 2-day requalification course without question, if it’s within 1 month past the expiry date.
If the First Aider has lapsed by more than 1 month, but no longer than 3 months, then the First Aider can requalify by attending a 2-day course providing ‘Special considerations’ have been applied
Special considerations are:
A signed letter from the employer to the provider of the training stating the reasons why in their opinion, the First Aider is suitably experienced to attend a 2-day course and does not require a full 3-day FAW course
OR…
A decision is made by the provider of the training after discussions with the employer, or the First Aider, and deciding that their previous experience is sufficient to attend a 2-day course
If the First Aider has lapsed beyond 3 months then they must attend a full 3-day First Aid at Work course
The important thing to remember is that as soon as the certificate expires, the First Aider is no longer considered competent to act as a First Aider in the workplace which may well leave the employer with a shortfall of First Aiders.
Therefore, it would be prudent to arrange their First Aid at Work Requalification before they expire.
WHAT THE COURSES COVERS
- Responsibilities
- Communication skills
- Primary Assessment
- Top-to-toe survey
- Recovery Position
- Action for vomit
- Resuscitation
- Chain of Survival
- Wounds and bleeding
- Bandaging
- Hygiene
Course Duration On Site:
- A minimum of 3 hours, consisting of theoretical and practical activities.
Course Duration At Our Training Centre Per Person:
- A minimum of 3 hours, consisting of theoretical and practical activities.
CERTIFICATION
Successful qualification on this course is based on practical assessments conducted throughout the course and written test papers each day.
A certificate of attendance will be issued
COURSE TYPES AVAILABLE:
Number Of Delegates Allowed
It is recommended that no more than 12 students attend this course.
Course Duration On Site:
A minimum of 3 hours, consisting of theoretical and practical activities.
Course Duration At Our Training Centre Per Person:
A minimum of 3 hours, consisting of theoretical and practical activities.
