HSE First Aid at Work Requalification - 2 Day
The 2 day requalification course will allow you to update your First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification. The re-qualification course must take place within the 6 months prior to your FAW qualification expiring; otherwise you must retake the full 3 day FAW course.
This course fulfils the requirement of The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Who should attend?
This course is for individuals who already hold the 3 day First Aid at Work qualification, but which is in the last 6 months before expiry. The 2 day Re-qualification will allow you to update your FAW for a further 3 years.
What you will learn
The course aims to update your knowledge of the FAW syllabus while incorporating the current legislation and techniques in use.
Course content
- First Aid in the Workplace
- Responsibilities of the First Aider
- Action in an Emergency
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Assessment
- Breathing and Circulation
- Principles of Resuscitation inc CPR
- Disorders of Respiration/Airway obstruction and breathing disorders inc asthma
- Disorders of the Circulation inc shock and heart attack
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Bites and Stings
- Disorders of Consciousness inc epilepsy
- Foreign objects
- Burns and Scalds
- Bones, Joints and Muscle Injuries
- Poisoning
- Effects of Heat and Cold
- Child and Baby Basic Life Support
Course duration
The course is usually held over two consecutive days totalling 16hrs including coffee and lunch breaks however, we can tailor courses to meet your specific needs. The course is normally held at Bridge Safety and Training premises although, if required we can deliver the course at the client’s premises specifically for their employees.
Assessment and certification
Assessment of the course is both written and practical. Upon successful completion, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for a further three years after which, a re-qualification course becomes necessary. It is strongly recommended by the HSE that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher.
Support
We are committed to supporting the delegates on our courses, therefore upon successful completion, you will be able to access first aid advice from our HSE approved instructors should you have any queries in the future. We will remind you when your qualification requires updating and inform you on any legislation change that may occur.
For further information or, to book your place on this course
Tel: 0114 249 0312
Mob: 07779 354 252 or 07857 073 459
Email: info@bridgesafetyandtraining.co.uk
