Covid 19 update 24 September 2020
Date: 24 Sep 2020
The HSE have produced revised guidance on the extension of First Aid at Work (FAW) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificates. (see link below)
https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/first-aid-and-medicals/first-aid-certificate-coronavirus.htm#qualifications
In summary:
- FAW & EFAW Certificates that expired during the period 16th March 2020 to 30th April 2020 - must have completed a requalification course by 31st October 2020
FAW & EFAW Certificates that expired during the period 1st May 2020 to 30th September 2020 must have completed a requalification course within 6 months of the expiry date.
FAW & EFAW Certificates that expire from 1st October 2020 must have completed a requalification course by 31st March 2021.
DFE Guidance on Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) Certificates.
- The extension of PFAW and EPFA Certificates remains at 25 November 2020. (This indicates that the requalification course MUST BE completed by 25 November 2020).