Certificate of Completion
First Aid at Work Requalification
Course Documents
Course Overview
- This qualification contains the same content as the 3-day First Aid at Work course but is delivered over 2 days.
- It is faster paced and relies upon the learners' previous and current knowledge.
- On completion, learners will be able to deal with a range of first aid situations and take on the role of first aider in the workplace.
- Based on HSE training standards and Resuscitation Council (UK) recommendations, it covers CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding and minor injuries, shock, fractures, anaphylaxis, burns, poisoning, and major illness recognition.
- Revalidates the qualification for a further 3 years.
Who This Course Is For
People with a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide help to people in a range of first aid situations.
Delivery & Duration
Delivered face-to-face over 2 days. Guided Learning Hours: 12. Total Qualification Time: 16.
Assessment
Theory is assessed via a multiple-choice question (MCQ) paper. Practical skills are assessed by direct observation.
Certification
On successful completion, learners receive an Ofqual-branded certificate valid for three years.
To pass this course and requalify for a further 3 years, learners must present a First Aid at Work certificate that meets the following criteria:
1. In-date with 6 months validity
OR
2. Expired <1 month from planned course completion date (course pre-assessment required or evidence of ongoing CPD)
OR
3. Expired <3 months from planned course completion date (course pre-assessment required AND evidence of ongoing CPD OR a letter from your the employer detailing competency).
- Learners must be physically able to demonstrate practical skills on the floor (e.g. CPR on a manikin, recovery position).
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty including CPR and AED
- Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- Provide first aid to a casualty suffering from shock
- Provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
- Conduct a secondary survey
- Manage suspected bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Manage suspected head and spinal injuries