First Aid at Work With AED - Refresher (2 Day)

Please note that this course is for candidates who hold a current 3-day First Aid at Work qualification, who are approaching their expiry date and those candidates only.

This qualification is especially suited for nominated workplace first aiders looking to gain comprehensive knowledge of First Aid. With First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) approval this course is also ideal for those involved in environments where an automated external defibrillator is available.

Course Description

2 Day Course

Full dates and times as follows:

20 & 21 January 2026

5 & 6 February 2026

26 & 27 March 2026

Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Course Venue
Leeds Beckett University, Headingley Campus, LS6 3QQ

Minimum Age
16

Course Content
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

• understand the role of a first aider including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection
• the need for recording incidents and actions; use of available equipment
• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
• administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
• administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries
• chest injuries; burns and scalds
• eye injuries
• sudden poisoning
• anaphylactic shock
• recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)

Course Exam
You must, in order to gain a certificate:

• attend all course hours
• successfully complete multiple choice questionnaire