First Aid Annual Refresher Training Course
HSE Recommended
½ Day Course
Skills Boost
First Aid Annual Refresher Training
Duration:
½ Day (3 hours)
No formal assessments. Ongoing observations and participation
Ideal for:
Holders of current FAW or EFAW certificates – Employers wanting to enhance workplace readiness and first aid standards
First Aid Annual Refresher Training in Birmingham & The Midlands – 3 Hour HSE Recommended Skills Update
Our First Aid Annual Refresher Course is a concise yet highly effective 3‑hour training session designed to help existing first aiders maintain their essential skills and confidence throughout the 3‑year validity period of their First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificates. Recommended by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), this refresher helps ensure first aiders remain fully prepared to respond quickly and competently in real emergencies.
Although not mandatory, the annual refresher is widely recognised as best practice for any organisation committed to maintaining high health and safety standards and ensuring their first aid provision remains reliable and effective.
Why Take the Annual First Aid Refresher?
First aid skills can fade over time without regular practice, especially in workplaces where incidents are rare. This short refresher ensures that trained first aiders remain fully capable and confident if a real emergency occurs.
Key benefits include:
- Helps maintain competence and confidence between formal requalification
- Reinforces critical life‑saving skills and correct first aid procedures
- Supports compliance with HSE workplace safety recommendations
- Ideal for keeping teams prepared, especially in larger or higher-risk environments
- A cost‑effective way to keep safety standards high without a full course
What the Annual Refresher Course Covers
Learners receive an essential update on key first aid areas, including:
Core Life-Saving Skills
- Dealing With an Emergency
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- AED Awareness & Safe Use
- Managing an Unresponsive Casualty
- Choking (Adult)
- Severe Bleeding & Shock
- Minor Injuries
- Seizures
Emergency Response Skills
- Conducting a quick, safe primary assessment
- Managing choking incidents
- Recognising and responding to shock
- Effective communication with emergency services
Common Workplace Incidents
- Treating bleeding and minor injuries
- Burns and scald management
- Handling fractures, sprains, and strains
- Scene safety and casualty monitoring
Keep Skills Sharp & Your Workplace Prepared
Completing the First Aid Annual Refresher helps safeguard your workforce by ensuring first aiders stay competent throughout their certification period. With clear instruction, hands‑on practice, and up‑to‑date guidance aligned with HSE recommendations, this short session is the perfect way to maintain high safety standards without disrupting your working day.
Who Should Attend:
• Holders of current FAW or EFAW certificates
• Designated workplace first aiders in any industry
• Employers wanting to enhance workplace readiness and first aid standards
If your business relies on trained first aiders, this concise refresher ensures they remain ready, prepared, and confident all year round.
Key Topics Covered:
• Primary survey and scene assessment
• Adult CPR (including AED refresher)
• Choking management
• Recovery position
• Severe bleeding and shock
• Role and responsibilities of the first aider
• Common updates and reminders on first aid protocols
Course Duration:
• 3 hours
• No formal assessments. Ongoing observations and participation
Certification:
• Certificate of attendance
PLEASE NOTE: This course does not re-qualify the delegate but is aimed to boost skills and confidence. Full requalification must still be completed within 3 years.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Recall and apply the key principles of first aid
• Refresh CPR and AED use techniques
• Respond effectively to choking, unconsciousness, and bleeding
• Review the management of minor injuries and common medical emergencies
• Maintain confidence to act quickly and safely in real-life scenarios