First Aid Annual Refresher Course for First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders : Half-day course
Although it is not mandatory, the HSE strongly recommends that HSE-qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake a first aid annual refresher course to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed.
The qualification period for both groups of First Aiders is three years. It was felt that this period was too long without any additional training.
Course duration
A minimum of three hours, consisting of theoretical and practical activities.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
- responsibilities
- communication skills
- primary Assessment
- top-to-toe survey
- recovery position
- action for vomit
- resuscitation
- chain of survival
- wounds and bleeding
- bandaging and hygiene
Certification
A certificate of attendance will be issued.
Numbers
It is recommended that no more than 16 students attend this course. Students from the age of 14 can attend this course.
Please contact us at BrimhamsTraining@brimhamsactive.co.uk for more information.