First Aid at Work Requalification (REQ)

This course is designed to give students with a previous First Aid at Work Qualification the opportunity to revalidate their qualification, without having to resit a full 3-day course. It updates delegate’s knowledge and informs of any changes or new policies and procedures regarding First Aid.

There is no longer a 28 day transition period for revalidating your certificate. Re-qualification must be carried out BEFORE expiry of your previous qualification.

This course covers aspects including:

• Introduction – The First Aider
• First aid in the workplace
• Responsibilities of the first aider
• Primary survey
• Secondary assessment
• Breathing and circulation
• Principles of resuscitation
• Disorders or respiration
• Disorders of consciousness
• Foreign objects
• Burns and scolds
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries
• Poisoning
• Incident training

Assessment

• Ongoing assessment by the instructor of candidates practical skills
• Successful completion of two multiple choice question papers.

Accreditation

QUALSAFE – Level 3 – QCF OFQUAL Regulated

(Only available if reinforcing a previous 3-day qualification)

Essential Information

• Course Duration – 2 Days
• Qualification Gained – Level 3 Accredited – OFQUAL Regulated
• Length of Qualification – 3 Years
• Accredited By – QUALSAFE
• Exam Information: Ongoing assessment by the instructor Multiple choice examination
• Cost: £110 per person plus VAT