Half Day Annual Refresher Course

First Aid Annual Refresher Course for First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders : Half day course

Although it is not mandatory, the HSE strongly recommend that HSE qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake an first aid annual refresher course in order to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed.

The qualification period for both groups of First Aiders is 3-years. It was felt that this period was too long without any additional training.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Responsibilities
• Communication skills
• Primary Assessment
• Top-to-toe survey
• Recovery Position
• Action for vomit
• Resuscitation
• Chain of Survival
• Wounds and bleeding
• Bandaging and Hygiene

Certification

A certificate of attendance will be issued.

Download course information. Approved Annual Refresher Course