Course Overview:
This course enables first aiders to refresh their skills and update their knowledge. This course covers the First Aid at Work syllabus and ensures that time is given to practice practical sessions and review updates. All learners must be in possession of a current and valid First Aid at Work certificate to commence their programme of learning.

Course Outline:
By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:

Act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work
Carry out cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively
Care for a unconscious casualty and place in the recovery position
administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding
administer first aid to a casualty who has been:

: Burned or scalded
: Is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints
: Is suffering from shock
: Has an eye injury
: May be poisoned
: Has been overcome by gas or fumes

transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace
recognize common major and minor illnesses/conditions and take appropriate actions as required
maintain simple factual records and provide written information if required
Learners will also be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles of first aid at work, in particular of:

: The importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures
: The legal framework for first aid provision at work
: The use of equipment provided in the workplace
: The role of the first aider in emergency procedures


Course Duration:
2 Days

Course Assessment:
Learners are formally assessed on 3 practical scenarios by two independent assessors and also sit a multiple choice question paper or oral question paper on request.

Course Certification:
All successful learners will be awarded a certificate that is approved by the Health and Safety Executive and valid for a period of three years.

Other Information:
All learners will receive a quality first aid manual and sensible dress is advised as practical floor based activities are required.


Employers should make every effort to ensure that first aiders with a current 3 year first aid at work (FAW) certificate attend a re-qualification course within the 3 month period prior to the certificate expiry date. However, where this has not been possible, HSE will allow an extension of the certificate for 28 days beyond the expiry date, within which a re-qualification course should be completed.


This page was last updated on: May 7th, 2008 at 3:49