3 Day First Aid Requalification. 2 Day; 1 Day Online + 1 Day Face-to-Face
The online first aid at work requalification course is a great way to reduce the 2-day refresher to a one-day face-to-face course. This allows the learner to access the First Aid Requalification course by studying one day online (6 hours) followed by the second day with a trainer face to face. Suitable for those that have an in-date First Aid at Work qualification that is nearing expiry from 2 days of face-to-face training with a trainer to one day of face-to-face training when studying online.
This is a Regulated qualification overseen by Ofqual and meets the requirements of the First Aid at Work Regulations 1981.
Who is this course for:
The First Aid at Work requalification is suitable for those who have an in-date First Aid at Work qualification that is nearing expiry.
How is the Recertification course delivered?
1 day of e-learning followed by 1 day of classroom face-to-face training
Is this course HSE-approved?
The HSE no longer directly approve First Aid courses. However, we use Regulated qualifications to ensure your training is suitable and sufficient.
Online Course course content
6 hours online
| The role and responsibilities of a first aider | Stroke | Anaphylaxis Shock |
| Assessing an incident | Choking | Head and spinal injuries |
| Managing an unresponsive casualty | Epilepsy | Chest injuries |
| CPR and defibrillation | Asthma | Wounds and bleeding |
| Recovery Position | Diabetes | Fractures Sprains, strains, and dislocations |
| Heart Attack | Anaphylaxis Shock | Minor injuries |
| Burns and scalds | Poisoning | Eye injuries |
Face to face
| Assembly & introductions | External bleeding Including treatment for shock and bandaging |
| Unresponsive casualty not breathing normally Demonstration of CPR & AED (primary survey theory covered in pre-learning – not secondary survey) | Choking casualty – Assessment |
| CPR & AED learner practice – Assessment | Assessment 30 Catastrophic bleeding. Optional – add 30 minutes to course if including |
| Unconscious casualty breathing normally. Recovery position. (inc. seizure management) – Assessment | Minor Injuries: Small cuts, grazes, bumps and bruises, small splinters, nosebleeds |
| Fractures treatment – slings – Assessment | Head injuries (concussion/compression/fractured skull) |
| Spinal Injuries / MILS / Spinal Recovery position – Assessment | Top to toe survey (theory covered in pre-learning) – Assessment |
| Unit 1 MCQ Assessment | Unit 2 MCQ Assessment |
What Course Do I Need?
The Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate (EFAW) is suitable for low-risk workplaces such as offices and is one day in duration, however, if you are in a high-risk workplace, such as construction, forestry, agriculture, or a glazier your staff may need to undertake the three day course in First Aid at Work (FAW).
The type of First Aid Course your workplace will need is dependent on your First Aid Needs Risk Assessment.
This is a Regulated qualification overseen by Ofqual and meets the requirements of the First Aid at Work Regulations 1981.
First Aid at Work Certificate
- On completion of the level 3 FAW Training.
- Successful First Aid at Work 3-day students will be given a regulated (RQF) FAW certificate.
- To book your First Aid Work course (RQF) click here.
- First Aid at Work Level 3 (RQF)*
- Meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
- *Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Be sure as an employer that the training provider has met a national standard and that training in legal terms is, suitable and sufficient.
First Aid at Work Renewal
- The First Aid at Work qualification is valid for Three Years from the date of successful completion.
- First Aid at Work Students will need to attend a First Aid at Work renewal when nearing expiry. This is also known as a 2-day first aid requal course or FAW requalification.
- The safety executive, HSE, strongly recommends employers to allow staff to complete annual EFAW training every 12 months whilst their FAW certificate is in date.
Have you thought about blood loss in your workplace?
- The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) recommend where blood loss or uncontrolled bleeding is a possible risk in the workplace, for example working with machinery, specialist training is provided.
- Including training in the use of catastrophic haemorrhage control devices and blood loss control products.
- Catastrophic haemorrhage training can be provided on all Regulated First Aid courses.
- Including Emergency FAW and FAW courses and this will be annotated directly onto the First Aid Certificate.
Do You Work Outside?
- Persons employed in forestry need to think about additional risks of working outside, such as injury or illness. Ask yourself, would you know what to do?
- The Forestry First Aid +F is a Two-hour course as required by the Forestry Commission and includes training in Catastrophic haemorrhage training.
- Add the Forestry First Aid +F to your First Aid Course or as a stand-alone unit. Book your Forestry First Aid Course here.
First Aid at Work Level 3 (RQF)*
- Meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
- *Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Be sure as an employer that the training provider has met a national standard and that training in legal terms is, suitable and sufficient.
First Aid for Schools
- First Aid for schools, teachers looking for First Aid Training Course or those looking for First Aid training for schools should consider the 1-day course or 6-hour Emergency Paediatric First Aid or the Blended Paediatric First Aid course 12 hours.
- Additionally, First Aid training for School staff can involve staff needing to be trained in both workplace First Aid (HSE) and Paediatric First Aid (Ofsted).
- The Combined First Aid at Work Training and Paediatric First Aid Course is great for schools that require both qualifications for workplaces (HSE) and for children (Ofsted).
