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A refresher course offers a straightforward way to stay up to date with essential first aid skills. In just half a day, participants revisit key techniques, learn about any guideline changes, and rebuild their confidence in responding quickly to emergencies. It’s a concise and practical option for maintaining workplace compliance.
The session begins with a review of core first aid principles, including incident assessment and prioritising treatment. Participants then practise CPR and AED use, ensuring confidence in these life-saving techniques.
Further practice covers managing wounds, burns, fractures, and other common workplace incidents. Learners also receive updates on current first aid guidance, so they leave with the most accurate and relevant knowledge. Throughout the course, the focus remains on building confidence through practical scenarios and guided discussion.
Training takes place at accessible venues in Wirral, designed to combine classroom comfort with the space needed for practical exercises. Each session is structured to maximise time, so participants feel engaged from start to finish.
The local setting means businesses across Wirral can easily send staff without losing a full working day. Parking, transport links, and supportive facilities ensure the experience is smooth and straightforward.
Learners must already hold a valid First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate to join this refresher. This ensures the course remains relevant and pitched at the right level.
Participants should be comfortable with floor-based activities such as practising CPR, as practical demonstrations form an important part of the session.
This training is delivered by an instructor with a background in the military and extensive real-world experience in emergency response. The approach blends professionalism with approachability, ensuring that learners feel supported while still challenged to apply their skills effectively.
The provider is dedicated to improving community and workplace safety across Wirral. By offering short, practical refresher courses, they make it simple for businesses and individuals to stay compliant while ensuring staff remain confident and capable when it matters most.
Refreshing your skills ensures that knowledge stays sharp and ready for use, even if you haven’t had to apply it recently. It also allows you to practise hands-on techniques under professional guidance.
The course also highlights any updates in first aid guidance, meaning you remain confident that your actions reflect the latest standards.
The Health and Safety Executive recommends an annual refresher for first aiders. This helps maintain competence throughout the three-year certification period.
Employers often use refresher courses as part of their safety culture, ensuring staff remain confident between full recertifications.
If your certificate has expired, this refresher will not renew it. Instead, you’ll need to retake the full FAW or EFAW course to gain a valid qualification.
The refresher is designed only for those with in-date certification.
Unlike the full courses, the refresher doesn’t include a formal assessment. Instead, it focuses on practice, updates, and rebuilding confidence in using key skills.
Instructors provide informal feedback and guidance to ensure everyone finishes confident in their abilities.
You’ll revisit CPR, AED use, bleeding control, burns, fractures, and medical emergencies such as asthma or seizures. The course is structured to give you time on the most important and frequently used skills.
This mix ensures you leave with a well-rounded understanding of emergency response.
Yes, on-site training can be arranged so your team can refresh their skills without travelling. This option also allows the training to reflect the specific risks of your environment.
Many businesses prefer workplace delivery as it keeps disruption to a minimum.
About the centre
Birkenhead, Wirral
Operated by First Aid Training Wirral, a partner of adventuro.
Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, United Kingdom
From £85
