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First AidTraining

First Aid at Work (FAW) - 2 Day Refresher
Birmingham, Midlands, UK

Date
Monday, 16 Jul 12 - Tuesday, 17 Jul 12
Times
08:30 - 16:30
Duration
2 days
Venue
West Midlands (Birmingham)

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

 

Who Should Attend?

Qualified workplace First Aiders who are within three months of expiry of their First Aid at Work Certificate issued by any HSE Approved training organisation, or within the subsequent 28 day grace period after expiry.

 

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.

Venue Details

West Midlands (Birmingham)

Unit 1 Boultbee Business Units
Nechells Place, Nechells
Birmingham
B7 5AR
UK
Accreditations
HSE Approved

HSE Approved Certificate

Course Prerequisites

Delegates must be in possession of a current First Aid at Work or a First Aid at Work Refresher Certificate. If the certificate has expired, then delegates will be required to undertake the full First Aid at Work Course again.

Course Materials
Materials for this course will be provided on the first day of training.