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First Aid training should be FUN! and not continuous chalk & talk. We achieve this by using an interactive style of training delivery with all students participating in the learning experience. We do not go for gory stories from the trainers but sensible realistic examples of what a student can expect in the workplace.

Our courses are supplemented by full colour approved First Aid manuals and we only teach accepted First Aid protocols.

Our trainers are all experienced in First Aid in the Workplace and all have or are working toward Adult education teaching qualifications. 

Frequently asked questions on the changes to first aid training

This note is aimed at employer duty holders. It considers some common enquiries received by HSE on future changes to the first aid training regime for first aiders in the workplace. 

In the text, FAW refers to ‘first aid at work’ and EFAW to ‘emergency first aid at work’.  

First aid provision by employers

1. When will the changes be fully implemented?
   The new training courses will be introduced from 1 October 2009.  More details on implementation and the guidance that will be published to support it.
2. If I need first aiders in my workplace before 1 October 2009, what training will they need?
   The current requirements will remain in place until 1 October 2009.  Any prospective first aiders will need to successfully complete a four day FAW course delivered by an HSE approved training organisation.
3. If a first aider obtains an FAW certificate just before implementation of the new training regime, will they need to be retrained as soon as the new courses are introduced?
   No.  They will only enter the new training regime when their three year FAW certificate expires. 
4. Will annual refresher training be a mandatory requirement?
   No.  It will be strongly recommended to employers to help qualified first aiders maintain their basic skills and keep up to date with any changes in first aid procedures.