Although it is not mandatory, the HSE strongly recommend that qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake a first aid annual refresher course in order to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed.
The qualification period for both groups of First Aiders is 3-years. It was felt that this period was too long without any additional training.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
- Responsibilities
- Communication skills
- Primary Assessment
- Top-to-toe survey
- Recovery Position
- Action for vomit
- Resuscitation
- Chain of Survival
- Wounds and bleeding
- Bandaging and Hygiene
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