First Aid At Work Requalification

First Aid at Work Requalification - Course Overview

The First Aid at Work Requalification course is designed for qualified workplace first aiders who need to renew their certification and keep their skills up to date.

Covering the same core topics as the original First Aid at Work qualification, this course refreshes learners’ knowledge and practical abilities, helping them continue to respond confidently and effectively in workplace emergency situations.

Delivered in line with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, the requalification course takes place over 2 days (12 hours), allowing learners to maintain their qualification without repeating the full 3-day course.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is intended for learners who currently hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate and need to renew their qualification.

It is suitable for:

Designated workplace first aiders
Employees responsible for workplace emergency response
Businesses wanting to maintain compliance with first aid requirements
Learners looking to refresh their practical first aid skills and confidence

The course is appropriate for a wide range of industries and working environments, from offices and schools to retail, hospitality, warehousing, manufacturing and construction.

Contents / Learning Outcomes

Delivered in accordance with Appendix 5 and 6 of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, the First Aid at Work Requalification course refreshes the key knowledge and practical skills required to act as a qualified workplace first aider.

The course is divided into two units, covering both emergency first aid procedures and the recognition and management of serious injuries and medical conditions.

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

This unit refreshes core workplace first aid knowledge, including:

Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
Cross infection and infection control
Recording incidents and actions taken
Correct use of available first aid equipment
Assessing an emergency situation
Caring for unconscious casualties, including seizures
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Choking emergencies
Wounds and bleeding
Shock
Minor injuries, including cuts, bruises, burns, scalds and splinters

Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace

This unit focuses on more serious workplace injuries and medical emergencies, including:

Conducting a secondary survey
Injuries to bones, joints and muscles
Suspected head and spinal injuries
Chest injuries
Burns and scalds
Eye injuries
Sudden poisoning
Anaphylaxis
Major illnesses, including:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Asthma
- Diabetes
Serious bleeding, including:
- Embedded objects
- Sucking chest wounds
- Amputations

By the end of the course, learners will have refreshed their practical first aid skills and feel confident responding to a variety of workplace emergency situations.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a Level 3 First Aid at Work Requalification certificate, valid for three years.

This qualification confirms that the learner has refreshed the required knowledge and practical skills needed to continue acting as a designated workplace first aider.

To maintain continuous certification, learners should complete their requalification training before their current certificate expires.

Accreditation

Our First Aid at Work Requalification course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and delivered in accordance with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

This accreditation confirms that the course content, assessments, and training delivery meet recognised industry standards for workplace first aid training.

Training is delivered by experienced instructors with a strong focus on practical, hands-on learning, helping learners refresh their skills and maintain confidence in emergency situations.

Facts and Further Information

Course Duration: 2 days (12 hours)
Maximum Group Size: Up to 12 learners per trainer/assessor
Assessment Method: Practical assessments, ongoing activities, and a multiple-choice assessment
Entry Requirements: Learners must have previously completed a First Aid at Work qualification
Certification Validity: 3 years
Delivery Options: Available as both classroom-based and blended learning training
Suitable For: Existing workplace first aiders renewing their qualification and refreshing their skills

Also available as a Blended First Aid at Work Requalification course.

Course Reviews

T.Lambert - Foster Carer, Solihull
I felt that this course was very informative and delivered in a friendly and reassuring atmosphere by a very knowledgeable trainer. I would recommend this course and trainer as essential to all foster carers. Information obtained will prove invaluable when dealing with any potential future emergency situations. I would like to thank Tom for the experience
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Jessica, Leicestershire
Brilliant trainer very informative and fun. Explained concepts really well :)
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Martyn, Leicestershire
On behalf of my clients Greg, Chris and Martin and myself I would like to say a big thank you to Mike for delivering an excellent course today. With a lot of passion, enthusiasm, and humour together with practical and helpful hands-on interaction, the whole group became involved in a very enjoyable training day. As it was 10 yrs since I did my last first aid course, I learnt a lot and appreciate being brought up to date with the various changes and new topics not previously covered. Well done!
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Ripa, Walsall
Tom was an excellent trainer he fed us with a wide range of first aid knowledge and I feel very confident going back with all the skills I have learnt.
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Rachel, Walsall
I completed a paediatric first aid course with Tom MacArthur a few weeks ago. Today my daughter was showing signs of meningitis with an extremely high temperature. I would like you to pass on my thanks to Tom for teaching me as well as he did because his voice was ringing in my ears telling what I should do, I remained calm and felt confident that I was able to manage the situation until the emergency services arrived. I have had first aid training in the past but none have been as effective, Tom is a real credit to your company. Please pass on my thanks to him, his training was invaluable to me today.
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Philip Parker,
1st day of my FAW refresher today with Brian who is one of those people that teach, who is professional, challenging and manages to be humorous as well. This makes the whole course memorable and enjoyable. Had the AED and CPR couple of weeks ago from Laura. Same high quality teaching, made memorable.
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Louise Flanagan,
Just finished a two day paediatric first aid course with Mick! Very informative and the humor definitely helped with what can be difficult situations!
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Sarah, Emergency First Aid Includiong Paediatric Coalville
I had 4 members of staff attend first aid training yesterday in Coalville, and every single one this morning has been to see me to tell me what a wonderful trainer she is and how she put them all at ease and it was the best first aid course they have been on. Many thank Sarah
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Soazig, Walsall
I was on that course today, led by Bryan and Rob, and I just wanted to pass on how excellent it was. I practise a holistic therapy called "Bowen" and must hold at the very least the Emergency First Aid certificate in order to maintain my membership with the FHT. I did the initial training 3 years ago, and so had to re-train this year. Both trainings were with First Response First Aid, but I must say that I found today's training really very good. Brian and Rob offer 2 different styles of teaching, but they complement each other very well. Brian's understated but very witty way grabbed my attention for most of the day, and left me with no doubt that I had a very knowledgeable person in front of me. If Rob initially came across as a not so confident speaker, he immediately perked up as soon as it was down to practicing some skills, and his enthusiasm was very communicative. He also knows how to correct people's inaccuracy in their gestures in such a way that doesn't make them feel self-conscious, but rather encourage them to do better. The fact that he is a firefighter undoubtedly adds some perspective to his input. So I guess all I'm saying is thank you for providing such a quality training. I went home feeling rather confident with the thought of having to use those refreshed and updated skills; though I still hope not to have to use them.
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T. Walters, Walsall
I have just completed the First Aid at Work Requalification course. This is my ninth renewal but I have always faced it with a feeling of dread, however, 3 years ago I was introduced to First Response First Aid. I was so impressed with the standard of presentation and delivery, my employers now use your service for the retraining of all our First Aiders...and I admit to enjoying my latest course! Thank you
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Dudzai, London NW11
Dave had a cheerful and interactive manner. The content was relevant and I feel informed and able to deal with an anaphylactic emergency.
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Tricia, Stoke-on-Trent
We had our basic paediatric first aid course in Stoke on Trent this morning, and I just wanted to say that Andy Jones who delivered our training was fantastic. It was my first course in a long long time and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and other members of staff commented saying it was the best first aid course they've ever attended in their 30+ years. Please send Andy when our certificates need to be renewed!!
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