2-days (13 hours) 
Up to 12 
2028 First Aid at Work Requalification + Paediatric Element - Course Overview
The First Aid at Work Requalification course refreshes the same core topics covered in the initial three-day First Aid at Work qualification, in line with the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (Appendix 5).
It allows existing workplace first aiders to renew their certification through two days of face-to-face training and assessment by providing a shorter option.
Alongside standard workplace first aid content, the training also includes elements relevant to school and childcare environments, supporting those who may need to respond to incidents involving children.
To remain recognised as a workplace first aider, requalification should be completed before the expiry date on the current certificate. If this date has passed, learners can still requalify by attending the two-day course. However, where a considerable period - i.e. in excess of one month - has elapsed since expiry, employers may choose the full three-day First Aid at Work + Paediatric course instead.
It is for the employer to decide the most appropriate route for requalification.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for existing first-aiders who need to renew their certification and continue supporting both adults and children in their setting. It suits staff working in schools, nurseries, colleges, and education environments, as well as workplaces where full First Aid at Work cover is required.
It’s ideal for those whose current certificate is nearing expiry and who want to refresh their knowledge and skills, with the added benefit of paediatric emergency awareness.
Unit 1 Topics
- Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Cross-infection
- Recording incidents & actions
- Use of available equipment
- Assessing an incident
- Unconscious casualties (including seizure)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator
- Choking
- Wounds and bleeding
- Shock
- Minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)
Unit 2 Topics
- Secondary survey
- Injuries to bones, joints and muscles (including spinal injuries)
- Suspected head and spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Eye injuries
- Sudden poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
- Major illnesses (heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma & diabetes)
- Serious bleeding including:
- Embedded objects
- Sucking chest wound
- Amputations
Additional Subjects Relating to a School Environment
- Administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation to a child
- Administer first aid to a child who is:
- Unconscious (including seizures)
- Choking
Successful candidates will be awarded the Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate valid for 3 years.
This confirms they have refreshed their skills and knowledge to deal with a wide range of workplace injuries and emergencies with confidence.
This course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) in accordance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
FAIB accreditation confirms that the training meets recognised industry standards and follows current best practice, giving reassurance that course content, delivery, and certification align with UK first aid requirements. This helps ensure workplace first aid provision remains compliant and up to date.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 days (13 hours)
- Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
- Assessment Method: Activities, test paper, practical assessments
- Pre-requisite: None required - open to all levels of experience
Suggested Progression:
- Recommended Annual Refresher Training
- Mandatory Requalification Training every three years
- Automated External Defibrillation Training
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