2 days (12 hours) 
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1981 First Aid at Work Requalification - Course Overview
The First Aid at Work Requalification course syllabus refreshes the same topics covered in the initial First Aid at Work qualification, in line with the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (Appendix 5). However, the first aid refresher training and assessment face-to-face contact is only 12 hours (2 days).
This course is also available as a blended requalification option. Learners complete an online eLearning module before attending a one-day face-to-face session, instead of the standard two days in the classroom. Further information can be found on the Blended First Aid at Work Requalification course page.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for individuals who already hold a First Aid at Work certificate and need to renew their qualification before it expires.
It's suitable for designated workplace first aiders in a wide range of industries who want to refresh their skills, maintain confidence when responding to emergencies, and continue meeting workplace first aid requirements.
Notes Regarding Requalification:
The First Aid at Work requalification course lasts two days and covers the same content as the initial First Aid at Work qualification.
To remain recognised as a workplace first aider, the course should ideally be completed before the expiry date on the current certificate. If the certificate has already expired, learners can still requalify by attending the two-day course.
However, if a considerable period has passed since expiry, typically in excess of one month, employers may decide that completing the full three-day First Aid at Work course would be more appropriate. It is for the employer to decide the most appropriate training course to requalify the first-aider.
In Accordance With Appendix 5 & 6 of the H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
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
- Wounded 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
Successful candidates will be awarded the FRFA Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, valid for three years.
This qualification confirms that the learner has completed the necessary training and assessment to continue acting as a workplace first aider.
This First Aid at Work Requalification course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and delivered in line with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
FAIB accreditation confirms that the course content, training methods, and assessments meet recognised industry standards for workplace first aid training.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 days (12 hours)
- Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
- Assessment Method: Activities, test paper, practical assessment
- Pre-requisite: Must have previously completed a First Aid at Work Course
*Also available as a Blended First Aid at Work Requalification course.
Suggested Progression:
- Recommended annual refresher training
- Mandatory requalification training every three years (This course)
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