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Annual Refresher for First Aiders

Although it is not mandatory, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommend that qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake an annual refresher course in order to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed.


This three hour annual refresher course has been designed to meet that requirement and will help First Aiders to maintain their skills and knowledge whilst also keeping up-to-date with any changes to protocols.

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COURSE CONTENT

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • 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

A minimum of 3 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities. The course can be delivered in one day or spread
over a maximum of 3 weeks ensuring that each session is a minimum of 1 hour.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over.


Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. You must be able to demonstrate your skills as in a real-life situation, for example getting to the floor unaided and demonstrating CPR on a manikin at floor level.

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CERTIFICATION

A certificate of attendance will be issued.

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NUMBERS

A maximum of 16 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

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COST

This course is only available 'in-house' for a minimum of 6 learners, please contact us for a price.

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