First Aid at Work (Refresher)

The refresher course is needed every 3 years to enable First Aiders to continue to hold a First Aid at Work full certificate. The syllabus covers all the details of the full first aid course in brief as well as catching up on any technique changes that may have occurred.

A practical assessment and multi-choice paper conclude the course.

Entry Requirements

For staff who hold the First Aid at Work Certificate

Aims & Objectives

To train and skill staff to deal safely with illness or injury, which may happen, at work.

By the end of the course participants will have refreshed themselves in:

• the ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work
• the ability to administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively
• the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious
• the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding
• the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who:
  • has been burned or scalded
  • is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints
  • is suffering from shock
  • has an eye injury
  • may be poisoned
  • has been overcome by gas or fumes
• the ability to transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace
• the ability to recognise common major illnesses and take appropriate action
• the ability to recognise minor illnesses and take appropriate action
• the ability to maintain simple factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital if required

Delegates will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of first aid at work including:

• the importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures
• the legal framework for first-aid provision at work
• the use of first-aid equipment provided in the workplace
• the role of the first aider in emergency procedures
• CPR

Course Duration

2 Days including written and practical examinations

In-House Courses at your Premises

This course may be delivered at your premises for groups up to 12 delegates.

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