First Aid Requalification
The First Aid at Work Requalification updates the first aid skills of those who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificate. The HSE recommends that you should requalify within a month of your certificate expiring.
This course meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981, meeting HSE requirements.
Length of course
2 days
6 hours worth of training required per day, excluding breaks
Length of certification
3 years
Cost
No of candidates:
Up to 6 candidates – £800
7-12 candidates – £900
What will you learn?
This course covers and refreshes the contents of the three day First Aid at Work course:
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The role and responsibilities of a first aider
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Managing an emergency
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Health and safety (first aid) regulations
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Communication and casualty care
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Acid Attack
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AED Usage (Defibrillator)
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Amputation
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Anaphylaxis
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Asthma
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Bleeding (minor and severe)
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Bone, muscle and joint injuries
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Burns and scalds
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Chest Injury (including heart attack)
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Choking (adult)
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CPR
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Croup
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Crush Injury
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Diabetes
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Drowning
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Epilepsy / Seizures (adult)
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Eye injuries
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Fainting
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Febrile Convulsions
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Haemostatic Dressings
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Head injuries
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Heart Attack
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Heat Exhaustion
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Heat Stroke
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Hyperventilation
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Hypothermia
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Internal Bleeding
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Meningitis
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Poisoning
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Recovery Position
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Resuscitation
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Seizures / Epilepsy
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Sepsis
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Shock
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Spinal injuries
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Sprains and Strains
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Stroke
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Tourniquets
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Unconsciousness
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Wound Packing
Practicals
An emphasis on attendees being relaxed and feeling comfortable attempting practicals is always at the forefront of SAH Training, building confidence, knowledge and skills.
Equipment used includes:
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Choking vest
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CPR Manikins
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Auto-injectors (epi-pens)
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Tourniquets
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Bandages
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Wound packing
Who Should Attend?
This course is for people wishing to renew a valid First Aid at Work certificate.
Assessment
Attendees will be observed and will need to be deemed confident and competent in all practical elements, skills and knowledge.
Course Requirements
Candidates need a good understanding of English. Candidates must be physically able to demonstrate the practical skills required to complete the assessment.
