First Aid at Work Annual Update

Research shows that critical skills fade is a significant issue for workplace first aiders. This refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practice and update your skills at any time during your three year period as a qualified first aider.

The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period.

Who is it for?

This course is for people holding a current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.

What will you learn?

This session will refresh your skills and update you on the latest First Aid at Work protocols.

• Role of the first aider
• Managing an emergency
• Communication and casualty care
• Bleeding (Minor and severe)
• Resuscitation (adult) including use of an AED
• Seizures (adult)
• Shock
• Unresponsive casualty (adult)

How is it assessed?

Continuous assessment by trainer.