HSE Recommended Annual Refresher Course

HSE strongly recommends that first-aiders undertake annual refresher training during any three-year FAW/EFAW certification period. Although not mandatory, this will help qualified first-aiders maintain their basic skills and keep up to date with any changes to first-aid procedures.

This course enables First Aiders to maintain their First Aid skills and provides an opportunity to refresh themselves on the basics and practice CPR skills in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice.

Course Content Candidates should demonstrate their competence to:
  • Assess the situation in an emergency.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure).
  • Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.

Course Requirements
No formal first aid knowledge is required to attend this course; however candidates will be required to demonstrate the correct method for CPR, choking and the recovery position.

Course Duration
3 hours

Course Costs
£35 per head - Min 4 delegates (discount available to large groups)

Certification
All candidates will receive a certificate of attendance from the Course Instructor.