First Aid At Work Refresher - HSE Approved

To update and re-qualify employees up to the standard required by the Health and Safety Executive for the purpose of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

First Aid At Work Refresher Qualification

On completion of the course, candidates will be assessed in practical and theory aspects of First Aid to the Health and Safety Executive Approved standard. Successful completion of the assessment will result in the award of a ‘First Aid At Work’ certificate. This will be valid for three years and should be renewed by attending a two-day refresher course before the expiry date of the certificate. Attendance on a four day First Aid At Work course will be compulsory if validity has lapsed.

Pre-requisite

Candidates must hold a valid HSE First Aid At Work certificate and will be required to fax a copy of the certificate after booking confirmation. Delegates holding expired certificates will not be allowed to attend this course.

First Aid at Work Refresher Course Duration

2-Days

First Aid at Work Refresher Course Objectives

On completion of the course, candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills from the First Aid At Work manual. These topics include:

• The Aims & Priorities of First Aid
• Burns & ScaldsLaws & Regulations
• Protection From Infection
• Infectious Diseases
• Recognition of Illness
• Site Survey
• Transport of Casualties
• Basic Life Support
• Poisoning
• Miscellaneous Conditions
• Burns and Scalds
• Casualty Examination
• Head Injuries
• Chain of Survival
• Concussion
• Communication & Delegation Compression
• Stroke Legal framework
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Record Keeping
• Bone, Joint and Muscle injuries
• Drowning
• Shock
• Electric Shock
• Unconscious Casualties
• Anaphylactic Shock
• Smoke, Gas and Chemicals
• Angina
• Recovery Position
• Epilepsy
• Heart Attack
• Crush Injuries
• Diabetes
• Effects of Heat and Cold
• Spinal Injuries

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