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First Aid at Work (FAW) - 2 Day Refresher

Duration: 2 days

The First Aid at Work Refresher Course is designed to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and their associated guidance.

Delegates must be in possession of a current First Aid at Work or a First Aid at Work Refresher Certificate. First aiders whose certificates have expired for more than 28 days must attend the three day first aid at work course.

The first aid at work Refresher course involves at least 12 hours of training and is run over two days.

Course Objectives

The course aims to update and refresh your knowledge of the First aid at work syllabus, while allowing time for revision and practice sessions in preparation for a final assessment.

Course Agenda

The First Aid at Work Refresher course will cover the following topics: -

Aims and principles of first aid
Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Management of the unconscious casualty
Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
How to deal with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses e.g. epilepsy, diabetes, asthma
Legal aspects of first aid at work - such as record keeping
Managing cardiac circulation, asthma attacks and choking
Management of fractures and dislocation

Assessment

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, the delegate will receive the HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work Certificate. This is valid for three years.

Suggested Progression

Under the current HSE guidelines it is "strongly recommended" that first-aiders undertake an annual half day refresher course and a full re-qualification bythe 3 year expiry.

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