First aid at Work Requalification

This can be attended as blended - part online study, contact us for more details

This two-day (12 hours) course is intended for those who hold a First Aid at Work certificate and need to re-qualify to continue to perform the role of first aider in the workplace. It is designed to update first aid procedures and refresh knowledge and skills. The completion of the course will enable the individual to respond to an accident or illness and gain confidence to deal with a potential emergency situation. A current first aid certificate (or 28 days after expiry) must be held by the candidate and evidence of this will need to be shown to the trainer on the first day of the course. This course complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations of 1981.

This course also includes defibrillator awareness training

In February 2024 the HSE updated their guidelines on Mental Health Awareness in the workplace, there is now an increased focus on the employer’s responsibility to account for the mental health of their employees within their first aid needs assessment. For more information on our Mental Health courses please click here.

Course content:

To act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency

- Understand the role of a first aider

- Provide First Aid on an unresponsive casualty in relation to;

- Placing someone into the recovery position

- Performing CPR on a manikin and use the AED

- Recognise and administer First Aid to someone having a seizure

- Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

- Provide first aid to a casualty with an external bleed

- Provide first aid to a casualty in shock

- Provide first aid for minor injuries such as cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters

- Provide first aid for burns and scalds

- Provide first aid for eye injuries - dust chemical embedded

- Provide first aid Injuries to bones, muscles and joints

- Recognise & treat major illness - heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma & diabetes

- Provide first aid for poisoning

- Recognise and treat a casualty who has anaphylaxis

- Conduct a secondary survey (head to toe check)

- Provide first aid for and head and spinal injuries

- Provide first aid for hypothermia, heat exhaustion, heat stroke

Maximum course numbers

In-house courses require a minimum of 4 candidates and a maximum of 24 candidates (provided there is enough room). 2 trainers will be provided for larger number.

The cost:

Public open course - £140 per person + VAT for dates and to book your place online please click on link at the bottom of this page and select your course.

In-house course –

4 to 6 delegates £140 per person + VAT

7 to 12 delegates £120 per person + VAT
13 or more delegates - contact us for a quote

These prices are applicable to the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) accredited and approved First Aid at Work Re-qualification course. If you require a Level 3 Award (RQF) First Aid at Work Re-qualification course, there will be an extra charge of £10 + VAT to cover the cost of the certification.

If you require group and/or repeat bookings, please contact the admin team at admin@wiltshirefirstaid.co.uk to negotiate an agreeable price. Courses can be delivered at your workplace, or a venue arranged by us, for further enquiries please contact us on 01249 569 690 or by e-mail.