First Aid at Work Annual Refresher Training – FA04

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) strongly advises employers to undertake regular first aid refresher training for those with a current First Aid at Work qualification, something we support, to ensure first aiders maintain their life saving skills and are updated on any changes in practice during their three-year validity.

Why do our customers choose us?

We take pride in regularly updating our course programmes and presentations. We implement changes in first aid practice into our training sooner than most organisations are able to.  Having taught, and been involved in the giving of, first aid for many years we’ve seen at first hand how regular updating improves skills and maintains confidence in the practical application of first aid whenever required.

Our courses are delivered by knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainers all of whom hold adult teaching qualifications supported by professional qualifications.

They have gained their hands-on first aid experience from a variety of different backgrounds over many years including nursing, armed forces, emergency services, hospitality, Voluntary Aid Societies, as well as other industry sectors before becoming qualified instructors.

Teaching 18,000 delegates a year, Acorn Health & Safety offers training to individuals, groups and entire staff teams. We are committed to providing excellent training delivered in a relaxed, yet informative style.

Acorn Health and Safety First Aid at Work Training and Consultancy

How do we approach first aid at work refresher training?

Our course programme employs a variety of teaching techniques to meet the needs of individual delegates and includes the following:

  • The unconscious casualty
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the safe use of a defibrillator
  • Management of a choking casualty
  • External bleeding and shock
  • Catastrophic bleeding and the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings

*IMPORTANT* This course is only for those who already hold a valid First Aid at Work qualification and will not qualify you in First Aid at Work. This is an annual refresher First Aid at Work course. Please bring your original First Aid at Work Certification with you to be verified. It is recommended qualified delegates undertake regular first aid refresher training to ensure first aiders maintain their life saving skills and are updated on any changes in practice during their three-year validity.

Owing to the practical nature of this course a basic level of general fitness is required.  Delegates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline. Should you have any questions relating to the accessibility of this course please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

This course is of 3 hours (half day) duration

What should you expect from Acorn Health & Safety?

We’ll provide delegates with a variety of printed course materials including workbooks and handouts.  On successful completion of this course delegates will receive a printed course certificate.

Post course, our team of consultants and trainers are available to answer any questions you might have.  You’ll also receive an automatic reminder prior to course expiry.

Our First Aid at Work Annual Refresher course is just one of over 60 courses we offer.  Acorn Health & Safety provides training and consultancy in first aid, fire safety, food safety, manual handling, healthcare training and health and safety.

We can provide a wide variety of accredited or tailor-made courses. These can be ‘in-house’ or ‘open’ programmes.

Our ‘in-house’ course programmes are the most cost effective option if you’ve a number of staff requiring training, and in many cases can be adapted to include reference to local policy, practice and documentation.  These courses can be delivered either at any suitable venue or you can hire our purpose-built training centre located in Warmley, Bristol, whichever is best suited to your needs.

We also run a rolling programme of ‘open courses’ which are particularly suited for individuals, organisations that only have a few delegates or those looking to release small groups of staff at a time.

Please contact us to discuss all of your training needs so we can advise the most suitable and cost effective solution.

For other courses, relevant to your industry or sector please see our industry information page, alternatively we have found that people attending this course also attend:

Not every course can be ‘off the shelf’.

Our tailored health and safety training is aimed at meeting the needs of customers who have specific subjects to be covered within their health and safety staff training.

Find out more

Call our team on 0117 958 2070 or if it’s out of hours or you prefer e-mail – [email protected]

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Aimed at businesses and individuals requiring specific training or those with only a few members of staff to train our open courses run regularly throughout the year and cover a variety of different subjects.

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“The Emergency First Aid course was helpful specifically using the defibrillator. I found the course good fun.”

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Foundation Level Manual Handling and First Aid at Work:

“We received the above training over two weeks which was much appreciated. Although we have filled in individual feedback forms on the day, I thought I would give some positive feedback with regards to the course itself and both Acorn trainers.
The first aid course was extremely enjoyable. Whilst going through the mandatory information for the course, the Acorn trainer was able to adapt some areas of the course to suit our service needs which was great.
His delivery was excellent and we were laughing whilst learning.
The Manual Handling course was informative, hands-on and very thorough.
The Acorn trainer came across very knowledgeable & confident about this area and delivered the course at exactly the right pace.
Overall feedback from all that attended was positive.
I have recommended Acorn to our Training Manager for further courses throughout GCH”

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Gloucester City Homes

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Weston College

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Appleford School

“I just wanted to let you know that 10 of our volunteers attended first aid training on Friday 19th May 2017 and we really enjoyed it! The Acorn trainer was a very entertaining trainer who has the ability to make it fun yet still deliver the important content! We all came away feeling confident with our new skills! A huge thank you for accommodating our needs as an organisation, we really appreciate it, and will  definitely be looking into other courses. Acorn deliver.”

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South Gloucestershire Council

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Gloucester City Homes

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“I just wanted to thank you for arranging the Administration of Medicines to Adults in Care training for us: it was excellent quality and the trainer, Sarah, engaged all team members really well. The staff were actively participating and all seemed to really benefit from the day.”

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Bright Green Light

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Fidelius

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Haven Day Centre

“I found all of the 12 hour Paediatric First Aid course helpful! It was good to hear all the information and it made me feel more confident. I found Linda extremely clear in her explanations and teachings. The facilities were good and it was organised very well.”

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“Health & Safety at our premises has improved considerably over the past 12-18 months with help and support of Roger and Team at Acorn Safety. Roger has given me the confidence o improve many areas of H&S where we needed procedures etc. I would recommend Acorn. 10/10”

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Roland DG UK Ltd

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Nash Partnership

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Bristol University

“The part of the Level 3 Paediatric Fist Aid training I found most helpful was the CPR section and, understanding it in more depth, it’s really clicked this time! It’s given me confidence and solidified my previous knowledge. I love the focus on simplicity, a great presentation in language I understand.”

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KIDS

Administration of Medicines to Children in Schools: “Great – informative and professionally run course. 10/10. Thank you!”

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Clevedon School

“The most effective manual handling training session I have undertaken.”

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Carmarthen Dialysis Unit

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St Ursula's Academy

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Survive

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Bristol Community Health

“The First Aid at Work Re-qualification course was helpful in reviewing changes in practice over the last 3 years. The defibrillator training will potentially help more people sooner. The Acorn trainer made everyone feel at ease & the group integrated and engaged quickly”

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The Limes Children's Centre

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Arcadia

“I have had first aid training and now the IOSH course through Acorn. both courses were great very professional with both trainers being excellent getting the point across in a very relaxed way. Thanks Roger for an enjoyable course. I thought the pace, content and the way in which it was presented was first class. As an added bonus I thought lunch was great”

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HH Willis Physics Lab

Train the Trainer annual update course: “It was amazing!!! The training room and the trainer were great. It was lots of other professionals on the training (including an OT from South Glos) and it just felt really good! It also helped that they provided a yummy lunch”

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Asbestos Awareness: “Course contents and delivery was excellent. 10/10”

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Next Steps

Prefer to talk about your training and consultancy needs?

Ready to book, or not sure which course you need? You can book online and see the next available dates here. Alternatively, call our friendly team on 0117 958 2070 or email [email protected], and we’ll help you choose the right first aid course and decide between an open course in Bristol or in-house training at your premises.

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