The HSE strongly recommends that first aiders undertake annual refresher training. This course is suitable for delegates with the following qualifications who are at the end of Year 1 or Year 2 of their qualification:

• Emergency First Aid at Work


• First Aid at Work


• Paediatric First Aid


• Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work

If you are nearing expiry of your qualification please book on the appropriste course to requalify.

You will be able to:

state the role of the first aider including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection; the need for recording incidents and actions; use of available equipment;

assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;

administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);

administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and demonstrate the safe use of an AED;

administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;

administer first aid to a casualty who is bleeding;

Practical Assessments
Practical skills are an essential element of First Aid training. You will need to lie, kneel and get on and off of the floor. Please contact us before the start of the course if you have any medical conditions or injuries which stop you, or make it difficult for you to take part in these assessments. We will be able to discuss your requirements and offer advice.

Theory Assessments
Depending on the course you are attending there maybe theory assessments for you to take part in.

If you have any issues around reading and writing please contact us before the start of the course so that we can arrange additional support. Any information that you share with us will be treated as strictly confidential.

Dress Code
Please ensure that you are dressed appropriately for a practical First Aid course. The following items of clothing might compromise your safety/dignity and so are best avoided:

 Low cut tops or blouses

Short skirts

Short shorts

Open toe shoes

If you arrive dressed in any of the above the trainer may ask you to leave and return on a different day (a charge may be incurred).

Identification
Due to a change in requirements it is now essential that participants on any First Aid course take with them on the first day one of the following:

Picture Driving Licence

Passport

A signed credit card/debit card is acceptable if you are a non-driver and do not hold a passport

Work ID

Please be aware that by making this booking and agreeing to the terms and conditions, you are confirming you have your managers authorisation to attend this training and are aware of the cancellation/non-attendance charges that apply.