The First Aid at Work Refresher complements our First Aid at Work (3 day) course. It comprehensively provides refresher knowledge of the practical skills required by first aiders in most workplaces, building your confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. It meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First aid) regulations.
This course is for people who currently have a valid First Aid at Work certificate and wish to extend their period of validity by a further 3 years without having to complete the full 3 day course, saving time away from work and reducing costs to your business.
The Course covers:
- The role of the first aider
- Head injuries
- Managing an emergency
- Health and safety (first aid) regulations
- Communication and casualty care
- Low blood sugar
- Asthma
- Poisoning
- Bleeding (minor and severe)
- Resuscitation (adult CPR)
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Seizures (adult)
- Burns and scalds
- Severe allergic reaction
- Chest pains (including heart attack)
- Shock
- Choking (adult)
- Spinal injuries
- Eye injuries
- Stroke
- Fainting
- Unresponsive casualty
- Defibrillator prompts and how to respond
- Defibrillator pad placement