First Aid at Work Requalification
2-day requalification courses for First Aid at Work.
These courses are specifically for all participants who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificate. The requalification course can be completed by anyone who holds an in-date and valid First Aid at Work certificate.
Please note that you can still renew your certificate upto 30 days after the expiry of your certificate however we would recommend booking a course sooner to ensure you re-qualify before your certificate expires.
Course content
Comprehensive first aid training that covers the essential skills required to assess & treat a casualty who is bleeding, unconscious or stopped breathing. This also includes the range of first aid skills needed in the work environment to stabilise a casualty and ‘hold the fort’ until paramedic help arrives.
Day 1
- Assessing vital signs
Brain Activity, Breathing & Circulation
- Approaching and assessing a casualty
The A.B.C.+ D.E. of first aid
- Treating immediately life threatening conditions
Heart attack, stroke, bleeding, shock & choking
- Basic Life Support
Performing CPR for adults / children & use of face masks
- Taking action to prevent further deterioration
Ensuring a safe airway, stabilising, bandaging & immobilising
Day 2
- Recognising & treating serious injuries
Broken bones, strains & sprains
- Dealing with major trauma injuries
Head, neck, spine & chest
- Recognising and preventing injuries from heat and cold
Burns, scalds, heat illness & hypothermia
- Recognising & treating common illnesses
Asthma, epilepsy, anaphylaxis, diabetes & angina
- Managing other workplace injuries
Poisoning, foreign bodies & eye injuries
- Current regulations
FAW legislation, record keeping & reporting (RIDDOR)
This course is certificated and valid for three years
