Walkers Training Service

In order to enrol on the two day First Aid at Work Refresher course, candidates must produce evidence that they are in possession of a First at Work certificate which will still be valid on the day of their final assessment (where such evidence cannot be provided, advice should be sought from Walkers Training Service).

In addition to a general update on recent changes, the HSE require that each of the following must be covered.

• Understanding the role of the first aider including reference to:
  The importance of preventing cross infection; 
  The need for recording incidents and actions;                                               
  Use of available equipment;           
                                                                          
• Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and
  effectively in an emergency;                                                               

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is unconscious  (including seizure);               

• Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation;                                               

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is choking; 

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;           

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;               

• Providing appropriate first aid for minor injuries 
   (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds,  small splinters).

• Administering 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

• Recognising the presence of major illness and provide appropriatefirst aid
  (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes).