Our first aid at work requalification course covers the course content specified in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and follows the European Resuscitation Guidelines.

Training is led by UK-registered medics. All candidates are issued with Ofqual/QNUK certificates (valid for three years), CPR face shields and manuals.

Course Content:

Basic Life Support (CPR, recovery position, causes of unconsciousness, choking)

anaphylaxis (inc. use of the epipen)

asthma

bleeds

burns

diabetes

fainting

fractures and spinal injuires

head injuries

heart attacks

hypothermia and heat exhaustion

poisoning

seizures

soft tissue injuries

strokes

The course incluses dealing with an emergency, assessing and monitoring a casualty, first aid protocol, reporting of injuries and illnesses.

This course now includes a practical, hands-on automated external defibrillator (AED) awareness session using trainer AEDs, a move which has been welcomed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), citing that awareness training instils greater confidence in the use of AEDs.

Duration:

2 days / 12 hours plus breaks

Prerequisite

Candidates must hold a valid FAW certificate.

Qualification Certificate:

On successful completion of the course you will receive a QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work, valid for 3 years.

Assessment:

Multiple-choice paper and practical assessment

Cost:

£950 (up to 12 candidates)