First Aid at Work – Re-qualification
Introduction

The first aid at work re-qualification training course is a two day course which updates the first aid skills of those who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificate.

Candidates can renew their certificates up to 3 months prior to the expiry date and no later than 28 days after the expiry date. The course is approved by the Health and Safety Executive. Current First Aid certificates must be produced prior to the course.

For candidates to achieve their Health and Safety Approved ‘First Aid at Work’ certificate that is valid for 3 years.

  • Principles of First Aid
  • Recovery Positions
  • Basic Hygiene
  • Treatment of bleeding
  • Illness Assessment
  • Heart Attacks/Angina
  • Diabetes
  • Poisons, gasses and fumes
  • Initial Assessment of incident
  • Resuscitation
  • Burns and Scalds
  • Eye injuries
  • Fractures/Dislocations
  • Strokes
  • Anaphylactic Shock
  • First Aid kits/Supplies
  • Unconsciousness/levels of response
  • Choking
  • Shock/Fainting
  • Injury Assessment
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Seizures
  • Asthma
  • Record Keeping

This programme uses a mixture of practical sessions and instructions. All delegates will receive an up to date First Aid manual for their personal use.  Due to the nature of the course Ladies are advised to wear trousers.

Delegates will be updated on new procedures and/or legislation and will be able to carry out lifesaving practices dealing with emergency situations and services effectively, as required by HSE.

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