First Aid Annual Refresher Training Courses

First Aid Annual Refresher

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given to employees who might have an accident at work. This First Aid Annual Refresher training course is suitable for first aiders who need to renew their Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.

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Our First Aid Annual Refresher course is perfect for those who have already completed a first aid course and want to update their skills as a first aider. It is a legal requirement for employers to ensure their first aiders maintain their skills throughout their three years of certification and the HSE strongly recommends that first aiders attend a refresher once every year.

The First Aid Refresher course will refresh the required skills and knowledge of first aid, so they can administer life-saving techniques in the workplace and continue to confidently keep your staff safe by treating injuries, control bleeding and manage any accidents.

Please note, this is a course for those that hold a first aid certificate that is still valid and in date. If your certificate has expired, please have a look at our full range of First Aid Training Courses so you can requalify.

Duration This First Aid Annual Refresher training is a half-day course, taking 3 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Emergency First Aid Annual Refresher training. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this course, either download your First Aid Annual Refresher certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This blended online First Aid Annual Refresher course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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First Aid Annual Refresher Training Course Outline

The aim of this First Aid at Work Refresher training course is to refresh your first aid knowledge,  skills and confidence in order to stay effective, safe and prompt in the event of an emergency. 

The key points covered in this course are:

Managing incidents
Basic life support - CPR
Control of bleeding
Examination of a casualty
Unconsciousness
Treatments
Primary survey

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First Aid Annual Refresher Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this blended First Aid Annual Refresher training course, learners should know and understand the following:

First aid health and safety regulations
How to manage incidents calmly and safely
The examination of a casualty and further treatments such as shock, seizures and severe bleeding
Knowledge of basic life support

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FAQ - THE FIRST AID ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING COURSE

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How often is first aid annual refresher training required? The HSE recommends that First Aid Annual Refresher training is taken every year during the three-year certification period.

It isn't mandatory to take this course annually, but it will help qualified first-aiders and Emergency First Aiders maintain their first aid skill set.

Who should attend a first aid annual refresher course? Anyone with a valid, current Emergency First Aid at Work or 3-Day First Aid at Work certificate should attend a First Aid Annual Refresher course. It's ideal for qualified first aiders in any industry who want to refresh their skills between completing their course and requalifying three years later.

It is not ideal for those that already have an expired first aid certificate.

Why is first aid annual refresher training important? First Aid Annual Refresher training is important because employers are legally required to ensure that their first aid staff maintain their skills throughout the validity of their certificate. Although the First Aid Annual Refresher training course isn't mandatory, it will help refresh the skills and knowledge on a regular basis for all qualified first aiders and make sure they're effective in an emergency situation.

Did you know that about 80% of what we learn every day we will forget? You want to ensure your first aiders retain the knowledge, stay up to date with new legislation and are confident to successfully carry out the important role they have.

How is your first aid annual refresher course delivered? Our First Aid Annual Refresher course is delivered online via blended learning.

The online part of the course is easy to use with interactive content and quizzes, meaning they can learn in their own time at home or at work.

The second part of the course is done face-to-face with an accredited instructor coming to your premises.

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First Aid Annual Refresher Training Course Delivery Methods

Our Annual First Aid Refresher course is taught through blended learning. It is an innovative approach to learning that takes every type of learner into account. It combines online/digital interaction with traditional classroom methods as certain skills can rarely be replicated any other way than via classroom learning.

Please note this course is NOT part of our subscription packages, so it’s not included in the ‘unlimited access to all our courses’ plan. Our online First Aid at Work Refresher training courses can be purchased as a pay-as-you-go course.

• Broadens the learning experience
• Reduces face-to-face training costs including travel, accommodation and physical training materials
• More time efficient as learners will have less time away from the workplace

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Train anytime and anywhere online via desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile.

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Via exclusive or scheduled, live webinars. Alternatively, watch at a convenient time.

Blended Learning

Do part of the course online and the other on-site at a more convenient time.

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Arrange dedicated webinars or blended learning sessions for groups of staff.

Via our LMS, our digital/blended learning solutions aim to remove or substantially reduce face to face training requirements, whilst still delivering exactly the same quality of course. These interactive and engaging first aid training sessions are delivered by experienced tutors who are experts in their field.