The Emergency First Aid at Work Refresher course is designed to update and refresh the knowledge and skills of qualified first aiders. It ensures you remain confident and compliant with workplace first aid regulations.

The HSE strongly recommends that first aiders complete an Emergency First Aid at Work Refresher training every year to keep their skills up to date.

Anyone who has completed the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification should attend refresher training to maintain confidence in emergency situations.

The refresher covers CPR, use of defibrillators (AEDs), choking, recovery position, bleeding, shock, and other core first aid techniques taught in the original course.

No, the refresher course is designed to update your skills annually. Your Emergency First Aid at Work certificate is valid for 3 years, after which you must retake the full course.