First Aid at Work Requalification
The First Aid at Work Requalification course is a two-day first aid refresher course for delegates who have previously completed the three-day First Aid at Work course. It refreshes essential skills and knowledge, ensuring workplace first aiders remain confident, competent, and compliant with the latest best practices.
Delivered in partnership with St John Ambulance, this First Aid at Work requalification course condenses the full FAW syllabus into an intensive two-day programme tailored for experienced first aiders.
Learning options:
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Classroom Learning
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On-Site Learning
Why Choose First Aid at Work Training?
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Stay compliant: Ensure your first aid certification remains valid and up to date with HSE regulations.
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Refresh essential skills: Reinforce knowledge in CPR, AED use, casualty care, and emergency management.
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Efficient learning: Condensed, two-day training for experienced first aiders, saving time while covering the full syllabus.
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Confidence in real emergencies: Practise the latest techniques and updates, so you are ready to respond effectively.
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Trusted training: Delivered by St John Ambulance, recognised across workplaces in the UK.
Ideal for:
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If your certificate has expired, you may still attend; however, the HSE recommends the full three-day FAW course if more than a month has elapsed since expiry.
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The requalification course is intensive with limited practice time and best suited for those whose certification is still current. Delegates should be prepared to work at the pace of the course.
Course Benefits
Employers
- Maintain compliance with Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.
- Keep first aiders up to date with current best practices.
- Reduce workplace risk and ensure rapid response to incidents.
- Demonstrate a commitment to employee wellbeing and safety.
- Maintain internal capability without the need for external refresher courses.
Learners
- Refresh and update first aid knowledge and skills efficiently.
- Maintain confidence in responding to workplace emergencies.
- Reinforce CPR, AED, and casualty management techniques.
- Gain a recognised certificate from St John Ambulance, valid for 3 years.
- Stay prepared to act safely and effectively in any emergency.
Units
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Refresher Training and Practical Application
Reinforcing critical knowledge and skills to ensure experienced first aiders remain confident, competent, and compliant.
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Part 1
Roles, Responsibilities and Emergency Management
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Part 2
Life Support and Defibrillation Refresher
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Part 3
Medical Emergencies and Unresponsive Casualties
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Part 4
Injury Recognition and Treatment
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Part 5
Scenario-Based Learning and Course Recap
Assessments
- Learners are continuously observed by the trainer and complete written knowledge checks to ensure skills and understanding meet FAW standards.
Course Length
- 2 Days
- The role and responsibilities of the first aider
- Effective communication in emergency situations
- Casualty care and incident management
- Health & Safety regulations and compliance
- Adult resuscitation (CPR) techniques
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) awareness
- AED pad placement and safe usage
- Managing unresponsive adults
- Shock, seizures, and stroke response
- Allergic reactions and asthma
- Choking incidents and fainting
- Low blood sugar and poisoning
- Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Chest pain
- Eye, head, and spinal injuries
- Practical injury and illness scenarios
- Emergency response techniques
- Full recap of core First Aid at Work topics
First Aid at Work Requalification Course Fact Sheet
Successful delegates receive a St John Ambulance certificate as evidence of completed first aid recertification, valid for three years, recognising their updated skills as a qualified First Aider at Work.
The HSE recommends completing your first aid renewal course while your certificate is still valid — if more than one month has elapsed since expiry, retaking the full three-day First Aid at Work course is advised. Employers should track expiry dates across their organisation to ensure continuous compliance.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a St John Ambulance certificate, which is valid for three years.
Develop your people for a better organisation
By applying the knowledge and practical skills gained from the First Aid at Work Requalification course, you will be able to respond confidently and effectively to workplace emergencies, helping to create a safer and more prepared working environment.
Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at a premises of your choice at a time to suit your needs.
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