First Aid at Work (2 day Refresher) Course

Key Features

Of this First Aid At Work - Refresher Course:

  • Refreshes first aiders on current UK resuscitation and first aid protocols
  • Includes extensive hands-on practice with CPR, AEDs and casualty assessment
  • Covers workplace-specific scenarios including fractures, burns, poisoning and medical emergencies
  • Meets Health and Safety Executive requirements for designated first aiders
  • Focuses on confident decision-making and effective incident management

Course Date Availability

First Aid At Work - Refresher training at the following 43 centres. Prices from £90 per person :

Training Centres Next Dates
Aberdeen 10th Jun 20268th Jul 2026
Bath 8th Jun 20269th Jun 2026
Birmingham, Birmingham    15th Jun 202613th Jul 2026
Birmingham, West Bromwich    16th Jul 202617th Jul 2026
Bournemouth 13th Jul 20267th Sep 2026
Brighton 11th Jun 202630th Jun 2026
Bristol, Bristol    5th Jun 202610th Jun 2026
Bristol, Weston-super-Mare    11th Jun 202612th Jun 2026
Bristol, Bradley Stoke    22nd Jun 202629th Jun 2026
Cambridge 24th Jun 20269th Jul 2026
Cardiff 13th Jul 202613th Jul 2026
Chester 3rd Jul 20265th Oct 2026
Coventry 18th Sep 202628th Sep 2026
Croydon 29th Jun 202623rd Jul 2026
Dartford 24th Jun 202613th Jul 2026
Derby 22nd Jun 202622nd Jun 2026
Dudley, Kidderminster    2nd Jul 20263rd Jul 2026
Dudley, Dudley    8th Jul 20269th Jul 2026
Durham 3rd Jul 20267th Aug 2026
Glasgow 11th Jun 202619th Jun 2026
Harrogate 16th Jul 20263rd Aug 2026
Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury    17th Jun 20267th Jul 2026
Hemel Hempstead, Downley    25th Jun 202626th Jun 2026
Ipswich 25th Jun 202620th Jul 2026
Leeds 10th Jun 202613th Jul 2026
Lincoln 9th Jun 2026
Liverpool 22nd Jul 2026
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes    5th Jun 202610th Jun 2026
Milton Keynes, Bedford    8th Jun 202624th Jun 2026
Peterborough, Peterborough    5th Jun 202615th Jun 2026
Peterborough, Huntingdon    9th Jun 202610th Jun 2026
Portsmouth 11th Jun 2026
Preston 16th Jun 2026
Reading, Reading    5th Jun 202616th Jun 2026
Reading, Newbury    5th Jun 202618th Jun 2026
Reading, Bracknell    8th Jun 20269th Jun 2026
Sheffield 10th Jun 202613th Jul 2026
Slough 15th Jun 202616th Jun 2026
Stockport 2nd Jul 202614th Jul 2026
Swansea 15th Jun 202617th Aug 2026
Swindon 22nd Jun 202625th Jun 2026
Warrington 8th Jun 202622nd Jun 2026
Wolverhampton 30th Jun 202628th Jul 2026

Course Information

Overview:

The First Aid at Work 2-Day Refresher provides a structured update for those who already hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate. It reinforces core skills while introducing the latest guidance from the Resuscitation Council UK and HSE on managing common workplace emergencies. Delegates revisit primary assessment, CPR techniques, AED operation and the treatment of injuries and illnesses that may occur in any working environment. The course emphasises practical application so that first aiders can respond quickly and effectively when incidents happen.


Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Designated workplace first aiders whose certificates are approaching expiry
  • Health and safety representatives responsible for first aid arrangements
  • Team leaders and supervisors in higher-risk workplaces
  • Facilities and operations staff who maintain first aid cover
  • Anyone required by their employer to hold a current First Aid at Work qualification

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Primary and secondary survey techniques for conscious and unconscious casualties
  • CPR for adults, including the use of automated external defibrillators
  • Management of choking, severe bleeding and shock
  • Recognition and treatment of fractures, sprains, strains and head injuries
  • Care of burns, scalds, eye injuries and poisoning
  • Response to medical conditions such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes and seizures
  • Recording and reporting procedures following an incident
  • Legal responsibilities and first aid kit contents under HSE guidance

Course Agenda

Overview:

The course runs over two consecutive days and combines short theory sessions with extended practical exercises and scenario-based training in a dedicated first aid training environment.


Key Modules Covered

What you will learn:

  • Incident management and casualty assessment
  • CPR and AED use with repeated practice sessions
  • Airway obstruction and breathing difficulties
  • Wounds, bleeding and circulatory emergencies
  • Bone, joint and muscle injuries
  • Burns, scalds and thermal injuries
  • Medical conditions and unconsciousness
  • Record keeping and post-incident review

Private Courses On-site

First Aid at Work (2 day Refresher) training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.


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Accreditation & Next Steps

What you will achieve as a result:

Successful delegates receive a First Aid at Work certificate that remains valid for three years. Employers can then record the qualification against their first aid needs assessment. Delegates should arrange their next refresher course before the certificate expiry date to maintain continuous compliance.


Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked First Aid at Work (2 day Refresher) questions:

The course is delivered over two full days of training and assessment.

Delegates must hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate that has not yet expired.

The syllabus includes CPR and AED use, primary assessment, bleeding control, fractures, burns, medical emergencies and incident reporting.

Assessment is continuous and includes practical demonstrations of skills plus a short multiple-choice test on theory.

You receive a First Aid at Work certificate issued by an approved training provider.

The qualification remains valid for three years from the date of successful completion.

You must complete another two-day refresher before the three-year validity period ends.

This refresher covers the full First Aid at Work syllabus including fractures, burns and medical conditions, whereas the one-day course addresses only the most common emergencies.

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based practical work. Bring your current certificate, photo ID and any prescription medication you may need.

Yes. The course focuses on realistic workplace scenarios so delegates can respond to incidents they may encounter in their own environment.

The course incorporates the latest Resuscitation Council UK and HSE guidance on CPR ratios, AED use and casualty care.

Training providers maintain appropriate instructor-to-delegate ratios to allow individual feedback during practical sessions.

Prices per person typically start at £90. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)


More Information

The refresher maintains the full scope of the original First Aid at Work qualification while concentrating on skill reinforcement and current best practice. It equips first aiders to handle the range of incidents they may encounter across different industries.

Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group