The 2 day requalification course will allow you to update and renew your existing Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification. 

This course fulfils the requirement of The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

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Who should attend?

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Anyone who has an existing FA@W qualification nearing expiry.  Attendees must have a valid (not out of date by more than 28 days) First Aid at Work certificate.

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What you will learn

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On this HSE approved course you will practice and sharpen your First Aid skills and update on any changes in legislation or first aid protocol.

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Course content

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• First Aid in the Workplace

• Responsibilities of the First Aider

• Contents of first aid boxes and their use

• Action in an Emergency

• Primary Survey

• Secondary Assessment

• Breathing and Circulation

• Principles of Resuscitation inc CPR for Adults, Children and Babies

• Choking

• Disorders of the Circulation inc shock and heart attack

• Wounds and Bleeding

• Bites and Stings

• Management of the unconscious casualty

• Burns and Scalds

• Bones, Joints and Muscle Injuries

• Poisoning

• Effects of Heat and Cold

• Simple record keeping

• Personal hygiene in treating wounds

• Communication and delegation in an emergency

 

Course Duration

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The course comprises a minimum of 12hrs tuition usually delivered over two consecutive days however; we also offer 3 and 4 session packages and can also tailor courses to meet your specific requirements.

Each delegate receives a full training pack including a current First Aid manual, resuscitation face shield, stationery and first aid training equipment for use during the course.

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Assessment and certification

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Day two includes a practical exam on CPR, recovery position and the treatment of wounds and fractures plus a short multiple choice question paper. Certificates are awarded to successful candidates and will be valid for a further 3 years.