Workplace First Aid Responder Recertification

This Workplace First Aid Responder Refresher 2-Day training Course is designed for individuals who are already certified in workplace first aid and need to refresh their skills and knowledge to stay current with best practices, legal requirements, and emergency response protocols. This course provides an update on the latest first aid techniques, emergency procedures, and workplace-specific scenarios, ensuring that participants remain confident and ready to respond to medical emergencies.

What You Will Learn

🩺 Day 1: Review of Core First Aid Skills and Emergency Management

Recap of Primary and Secondary Survey

• Primary Survey (Airway, Breathing, Circulation): Quick and effective methods to assess and stabilize the patient
• Secondary Survey: How to perform a more thorough examination, checking vital signs, and identifying potential injuries
• Review of CPR techniques for Adults, Children, and Infants
• Choking Management: Updates on handling airway obstructions in adults, children, and infants, including newer protocols
• Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED): A refresher on proper AED usage during a cardiac emergency

Injury and Medical Emergency Management

• Bleeding Control: Techniques for managing bleeding, wound care, and dressing
• Fractures and Sprains: Correct immobilization methods for fractures and dislocations
• Burns and Scalds: How to treat burns based on updated guidelines
• Shock Management: Recognizing and responding to different types of shock
• Overview of head, neck, and spinal injuries: Ensuring safe handling and transportation of injured persons
• Eye injuries and poisoning: Recognizing and addressing specific workplace-related injuries

🚑 Day 2: Advanced First Aid Procedures and Workplace Scenarios

Review of Workplace-Specific Medical Emergencies

• Diabetic Emergencies: How to handle low and high blood sugar incidents in the workplace
• Seizure Management: Recognizing different types of seizures and providing appropriate care
• Asthma and Breathing Difficulties: Managing workplace asthma attacks and other respiratory issues
• Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis: Recognizing and treating severe allergic reactions, including the use of epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens)

Workplace Scenario-Based Training

• Participants engage in realistic emergency response scenarios to practice their skills in a controlled environment
• Practice handling multiple casualties in high-stress situations
• Communication with Emergency Services: How to effectively report incidents and provide critical information to emergency responders
• First Aid Action Plans: Review of how to develop and implement emergency first aid plans within your workplace
• Legal Considerations: Refresher on legal responsibilities in first aid, including documentation and incident reporting

Review of Current Best Practices

• Latest updates to first aid guidelines and safety regulations
• Discussion of workplace-specific risk factors and tailored first aid plans
• Review of first aid kits: what should be included and how to use items effectively
• Emphasis on mental health first aid and the well-being of the first aid responder

Course Details

• Duration: 2 Days (Theory + Hands-On Practical Training)
• Location: Available at your workplace or through scheduled public courses
• Certification: Valid for 2 years
• Assessment: Practical skills demonstration, scenario-based exercises, and knowledge review
• Recertification: Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and maintain certification for effective emergency response

Who Should Attend?

• Certified First Aid Responders looking to refresh their knowledge and skills
• Workplace Health and Safety Officers and managers who need to ensure ongoing compliance and readiness
• Employees responsible for first aid duties in the workplace
• Anyone in a high-risk work environment (construction, manufacturing, healthcare, etc.) requiring an updated understanding of first aid practices

Course Benefits

✅ Stay Current with the latest first aid techniques and emergency response protocols
✅ Boost Confidence in managing workplace medical emergencies effectively
✅ Enhance Workplace Safety by ensuring that first aid responders are always ready and up-to-date
✅ Refreshed Skills to handle a variety of medical situations, from cuts and burns to more complex medical emergencies
✅ Ensure Compliance with workplace health and safety regulations and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries

How the Course Works

1. Pre-Course Assessment: Review of participants’ current knowledge and prior experience to tailor the content to their needs.
2. Interactive Training: A mix of theoretical reviews and practical exercises, ensuring a solid grasp of essential skills.
3. Scenario-Based Practice: Hands-on exercises and role-playing to reinforce decision-making and first aid techniques in real-life situations.
4. Certification: Successful completion results in a valid Workplace First Aid Responder certificate, demonstrating competence in handling emergencies.

Contact Us

To schedule your 2-Day Workplace First Aid Responder Refresher Training Course or for more details, please contact us today!