QNUK First Aid at Work Refresher (FAW-R) Course

Renew Your First Aid At Work Qualification

Maintain your status as a qualified workplace first aider by requalifying before your current certificate expires.

Refresh Essential Practical Skills

Revisit vital first aid techniques including CPR, casualty management, choking response, bleeding control and incident assessment.

Support Workplace Compliance

Help your organisation continue meeting its responsibilities under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981by keeping trained first aiders in place.

Retain Confidence In Emergency Response

Refresh your knowledge and practical ability so you can continue responding calmly and effectively in workplace emergencies.

Achieve Recognised QNUK Requalification

Complete a respected QNUK First Aid at Work requalification course that confirms ongoing competence in workplace first aid.

Efficient Alternative To Retaking The Full Course

Cover the same core subject areas as the full course in a more compact two-day format designed for experienced first aiders with an in-date certificate.

Strengthen Workplace Safety Culture

Support safer workplaces by ensuring first aid knowledge remains current, practical and ready to apply when needed.

Stay Prepared Across A Range Of Emergencies

Refresh your ability to deal with injuries, illness and urgent situations in a wide range of workplace settings.

This First Aid at Work Refresher course is designed for qualified first aiders who need to renew their certification within the valid three-year period. It helps candidates maintain competence, confidence and compliance while continuing to support workplace safety and emergency response.

This 2 Day First Aid at Work Refresher course is designed for candidates who already hold a current First Aid at Work certificate and need to requalify before their certificate expires. It is particularly suitable for:

• designated workplace first aiders renewing their qualification

• supervisors and team leaders with first aid responsibilities

• managers responsible for workplace first aid provision

• health and safety representatives

• candidates working in higher-risk environments such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and engineering

• employers who need to maintain trained and certified first aiders within the workplace

This course is intended for candidates with an in-date FAW certificate within the three-year certification period. If a certificate has expired, the full 3 Day First Aid at Work course is usually the more appropriate route.

Understand The Role And Responsibilities Of A First Aider
• The role and responsibilities of a first aider
• How to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
• The need for consent to provide first aid

Be Able To Assess An Incident
• Conducting a scene survey
• Conducting a primary survey of a casualty
• Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

Be Able To Provide First Aid To An Unresponsive Casualty
• When to administer CPR
• When to place a casualty into the recovery position
• Demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position
• How to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty Who Is Choking
• Mild choking
• Severe choking

Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With External Bleeding
• Identifying the severity of external bleeding
• Demonstrating how to control external bleeding

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty Who Is In Shock
• Recognising a casualty suffering from shock
• How to administer first aid for shock

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Injuries
• Small cuts
• Grazes
• Bruises
• Small splinters

Know How To Administer First Aid For Minor Burns And Scalds
• Dealing with minor burns and scalds in line with accepted current practice

Be Able To Conduct A Secondary Survey
• Demonstrating how to conduct a head-to-toe survey

Know How To Administer First Aid For Injuries To Bones, Muscles And Joints
• Fractures and dislocations
• Sprains and strains
• Demonstrating how to apply a support sling
• Demonstrating how to apply an elevated sling

Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Suspected Head And Spinal Injuries
• How to administer first aid for a suspected head injury
• How to administer first aid for a suspected spinal injury

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Suspected Chest Injuries
• Flail chest
• Penetrating chest injury

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Burns And Scalds
• Factors affecting the severity of burns and scalds

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With An Eye Injury
• Dust
• Chemicals
• Embedded objects

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Sudden Poisoning
• The routes poisons can take to enter the body
• How to administer first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning
• Sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Anaphylaxis
• Common triggers for anaphylaxis
• Recognising suspected anaphylaxis
• How to administer first aid using an adrenaline auto-injector training device

Know How To Recognise And Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Suspected Major Illness
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Epileptic seizure
• Asthma attack
• Diabetic emergency

The assessment process follows a two-step journey:

Step 1. Practical Observations

Candidates will be observed to confirm that they can safely and effectively carry out key first aid procedures, including:

• Conducting a scene survey

• Conducting a primary survey of a casualty

• Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

• Identifying when CPR is required

• Demonstrating adult CPR using a manikin

• Identifying when to place a casualty into the recovery position

• Demonstrating the recovery position correctly

• Monitoring breathing while a casualty is in the recovery position

• Identifying when a casualty is choking

• Demonstrating first aid for choking

• Identifying life-threatening external bleeding

• Demonstrating first aid for external bleeding

• Conducting a head-to-toe survey

• Applying a support sling

• Applying an elevated sling

• Demonstrating first aid for a suspected spinal injury

• Demonstrating the use of a training adrenaline auto-injector

Step 2. Multiple Choice Examination

Candidates will complete a 40-question multiple choice examination.

• Pass mark: 28 correct answers

• Maximum time allowed: 60 minutes

What Is A First Aid At Work Refresher Course?

A First Aid at Work Refresher course is a requalification course for candidates who already hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate and need to renew it before it expires.

How Long Is The First Aid At Work Refresher Course?

This is a 2 Day First Aid at Work Refresher course, designed to cover the same core first aid outcomes as the full FAW course in a more compact format.

Who Can Attend A First Aid At Work Requalification Course?

This course is suitable for candidates who already hold an in-date First Aid at Work certificate within the three-year certification period and need to renew their qualification.

Do I Need An In-Date Certificate For This Course?

Yes. The First Aid at Work Refresher course is intended for candidates whose FAW certificate is still valid. If the certificate has expired, the full 3 Day First Aid at Work course is generally required instead.

What Does The FAW Refresher Course Cover?

The course revisits the full range of key first aid topics, including CPR, incident assessment, choking, bleeding, burns, fractures, spinal injuries, anaphylaxis and major illnesses such as heart attack and stroke.

Is The Qualification Recognised?

Yes. Successful candidates achieve a QNUK-accredited First Aid at Work requalification, recognised for workplace first aid purposes.

How Is The First Aid At Work Refresher Assessed?

Assessment includes practical observations throughout the course and a final 40-question multiple choice exam, with a pass mark of 28 correct answers.

How Long Is The Refresher Certificate Valid For?

Following successful completion, the renewed First Aid at Work certificate is valid for three years.

Can The First Aid At Work Refresher Be Delivered Onsite?

Yes. We can deliver onsite First Aid at Work Refresher training nationwide for employer groups wanting a convenient workplace-based solution.

Where Do You Deliver First Aid At Work Refresher Courses?

Acadame delivers First Aid at Work Refresher courses in Stoke, Derby, Manchester and Liverpool, as well as onsite nationwide and through partner-supported local delivery options.

Is Online First Aid Training Enough For Requalification?

Online first aid training can be a useful way to support annual refresher training, helping candidates revisit key knowledge between formal practical courses. However, recognised First Aid at Work training must still include face-to-face instruction and practical assessment to confirm competence.

Why Is First Aid At Work Requalification Important?

Requalification helps ensure workplace first aiders keep their knowledge up to date, maintain practical confidence and continue supporting compliance and emergency preparedness in the workplace.