HSE strongly recommends that first-aiders undertake annual refresher training within any three-year certification period of First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work. This refresher training should be provided in the years when a first aider is not initially qualifying or re-qualifying.
Course Content
- Introduction
- Assess the situation in an emergency
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

Entry Requirements:
A site First Aid Needs Risk Assessment (FANRA) must be completed and approved by the site ED/DCS
A signed Learning Agreement will be required upon application.
Further information:
Please see Learning Space for more information or email student.services@circlehealthgroup.co.uk
