Annual Refresher for First Aiders
Duration
3-hour course
Qualification
Non-regulated
Certificate
Of attendance
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Annual Refresher for First Aiders is designed to help qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders maintain their skills and knowledge, while keeping up to date with any changes to guidance and best practice.
This short refresher course is ideal for continuing professional development (CPD) and can be delivered at your workplace, school, college or chosen venue across Edinburgh, The Lothians and Fife.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
During the Annual Refresher course, learners will revisit key first aid skills and knowledge, including:
Responsibilities
Communication skills
Primary assessment
Top-to-toe survey
Recovery position
Action for vomit
Resuscitation
Chain of Survival
Wounds and bleeding
Bandaging
Hygiene
The course focuses on reinforcing confidence, refreshing core skills and encouraging best practice.
COURSE DETAILS
Duration: 3 hours
Delivery: On-site at your workplace, school, college or venue
Maximum learners: 16
Minimum age: 14
Who it’s suitable for:
Qualified First Aiders
Qualified Emergency First Aiders
Schools, colleges and training settings
Certification: Certificate of attendance
Regulated: No
CPD: Suitable for workplace CPD
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
Although not mandatory, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommends that qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake annual refresher training to help keep skills current and confidence high.
This refresher course provides a practical opportunity to revisit essential first aid techniques in a supportive, hands-on environment.