HSE First Aid At Work refresher Course ( 2 day)

This programme has been developed for:

Staff who are wishing to renew their First Aid At Work (statutory) certificate and whose existing certificate is still valid.

First Aiders whose certificates have expired are required to complete the full three day First Aid at Work course.

This course updates and refreshes candidates First Aid knowledge and skills, whilst allowing sufficient time for revision and practical sessions.

The course is delivered over two days and candidates are required to complete a practical assessment.

On completion of the course candidates will receive a new certificate which will remain valid for a further three years

The aim of this programme is:

To enable staff to respond positively and effectivley to a variety of common injuries and illnesses, prior to the arrival of qualified medical assistance.

The topics covered include:

• Assessing the situation in an emergency
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty who is unconscious ( including seizure)
• Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty who is wounded and bleeding
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty who is suffering from shock

Method of delivery and assessment:

There are two practical assessments carried out at the end of the course, (CPR skills, and Incident Management)

Duration of training:

2 days

Accreditation is available via:

HSE Accredited