First Aid Annual Refresher

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First Aid Annual Refresher - Course Overview

This annual refresher course is strongly recommended by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to help reduce skill fade in individuals who have previously completed either the First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work courses.

The refresher provides an opportunity to revisit essential first aid skills, update knowledge in line with current guidance, and rebuild confidence in responding to workplace emergencies. It helps ensure first aiders remain competent, prepared, and able to act quickly and effectively should an incident occur.

 

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for individuals who currently hold a valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and want to refresh their skills and knowledge. It is ideal for workplace first aiders looking to stay up to date with current guidance, and reduce skill fade between requalification periods.

The annual refresher is particularly beneficial for those who may not use their first aid skills regularly but are required to remain prepared to respond effectively to workplace emergencies.

In Accordance With Appendix 7 H&S (First Aid) Regulations 1981

  • Dealing with the unconscious casualty
  • Recovery positions                                                                       
  • Choking
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator
  • Shock
  • Wounds / Bleeding

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded the FRFA Annual Refresher First Aid certificate, which is valid for one year.

This certificate confirms that essential first aid knowledge and skills have been refreshed and helps ensure first aid provision remains up to date with current guidance and workplace requirements.

This course is fully accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and is delivered in accordance with Appendix 7 of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

FAIB accreditation confirms that the course content, delivery, and assessment meet recognised national standards for annual first aid refresher training. It provides employers with assurance that their first aiders are receiving high-quality, compliant training that supports ongoing workplace health and safety responsibilities.

Course Details

  • Duration: Half a day (3 hours)                                                                     
  • Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
  • Assessment Method: Continuous assessment and practical activities
  • Pre-requisite: First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work

*For courses inside the M25, please note the price for a group is £558 + vat

 

Suggested Progression:

  • Recommended annual refresher training
  • Mandatory requalification training every three years
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    We would like to say a massive thank you to Dan Pedley. We are all in agreement that Dan Pedley's excellent training & fantastic lessons will not be forgotten. In fact, we are all in agreement that we did not want it to end. We have all learned more today than what has ever been taught before on previous first aid courses. So, thank you First Response First Aid, but more importantly thank you Dan Pedley for your supreme, first class training. Keep up the awesome work! August 2018

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