First Aid Annual Refresher

First Aid Annual Refresher – The HSE strongly recommends that all first aiders should receive first aid annual refresher training. Delivered in your workplace anywhere in Liverpool, Manchester or across North Wales.

First Aid Annual Refresher Training in Liverpool

Who is the first aid annual refresher training course suitable for:

This half-day attendance course is available to any first-aider who are still within the three-year certification period. This course ensures that you are up to date on the key techniques in order to administer simple but sometimes life-saving techniques. This three-hour First Aid Annual Refresher course provides first aiders with an opportunity to practise and update their skills as a qualified first aider.

Delivered directly in your workplace for a group of up to 6-12 delegates – Call us on 0151 515 0416 to discuss your requirements and pricing.

For current First aiders the course is ideal. Successful candidates will leave with confidence, having had the opportunity to practise essential first-aid procedures. Also updating their skills with the latest techniques needed to deal with an emergency situation.

Covered in just half a day and ideal to satisfy HSE requirements whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day-to-day activities!

Duration:
The course duration is 3 hours. Delivered at a time that meets with your working requirement. Discuss your timings with us when you book this course.

First Aid Annual Refresher – Course aims:

In line with the revised First Aid Guidance issued on 1st October 2009 this half-day annual refresher course is suitable for those staff who have completed either the three-day First Aid at Work or the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work courses. Ideal to keep your first aiders updated.

Course content:

Participants will have their skills and knowledge updated in order that they remain competent to deliver first aid in the workplace.

  • Acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
  • First Aid Legislation
  • Treatment of an unconscious casualty
  • Primary Assessment
  • Secondary Assessment
  • Epilepsy
  • Manage wounds and bleeding with the use of bandages and slings
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Spinal Injury
  • Burns
  • Treatment for shock

Assessment / Certification:

The First Aid Annual Refresher training qualification can be delivered directly in your workplace in Liverpool, Manchester and across North Wales.
Practical demonstration is assessed and observed throughout the course to ensure the learners understanding and skill is achieved.

Under the current guidelines it is strongly recommended that first aid trained staff attend a half-day update First Aid Annual Refresher every twelve months – before completing full re-qualification training at the three year point.

A certificate of attendance is issued to learners on successful completion of the course.

The half-day first aid annual skills update course is for individuals aged 16+ who want to comply with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) requirements. The training ensures that learners maintain their skills and stay up-to-date with any changes that may occur between completing a first aid at work course and renewing their certification three years later.

First Aid in the workplace and the law visit the HSE website Frequently asked questions on first aid.

For further information on our First Aid Annual Refresher training courses please email us. Or alternatively, call us on 0151 515 0416 and speak with one of our Training Consultants.