Overview

The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) is a 2-day requalification course for delegates whose 3-year First Aid at Work (RQF) certification is due to expire. Reinstates full FAW status without repeating the full 3-day initial course.

Who it’s for

For designated First Aiders in higher-risk workplaces whose existing First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is approaching or has passed expiry (typically within the 28-day post-expiry grace period). Also for organisations refreshing their full first-aider cohort in an efficient shorter block.

What you’ll learn

• Refresher on primary and secondary casualty assessment
• Updated CPR and AED technique per current resuscitation guidelines
• Refresher on managing unconscious casualties and recovery position
• Refresher on shock, choking, bleeding, burns, and traumatic injuries
• Refresher on medical emergencies including seizures, diabetic incidents, asthma, and anaphylaxis
• Updates on incident reporting and RIDDOR requirements

Format

• Duration: 2 days (12 contact hours)
• Delivery: in-person, hosted at your premises for on-site groups or at our Bristol venue for open courses
• Cohort size: up to 12 delegates per instructor
• Materials: printed learner workbook and QA-issued certificate on successful completion
• Assessment: ongoing practical assessment plus a short written evaluation

Accreditation and certification

Certified by Qualsafe Awards (QA) against the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 3. Reinstates full First Aid at Work status. Certification valid for a further 3 years.

Delivered by

Delivered by Comera Medical Training. All trainers hold the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) and current first-aid instructor certification.

Outcomes

On successful completion you’ll hold a reinstated QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF), valid for a further 3 years — refreshed and current on the latest resuscitation and casualty-management guidelines.