Annual Workplace First Aid Refresher (VTQ)
Stay compliant with HSE guidelines and keep your lifesaving skills sharp with our Annual Workplace First Aid Refresher—perfect for anyone whose EFAW or FAW certificate is still valid but needs the advisory yearly update.
This Course Includes:
- Follows UK & ERC guidelines
- 4.0 hrs CPD Certificate
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- 24/7 on-demand video
- Access on mobile
- Weekly refresher video
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual - English, Spanish, Polish and Arabic
- This course is valid for 1 year
Course Details
2 hours and 47 minutes
English
Keith Sleightholm
English
Annual Workplace First Aid Refresher (VTQ) at a Glance
The First Aid at Work (FAW) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Annual Refresher course is designed for anyone wishing to meet the strong recommendations set out by the Health and Safety Executive (First Aid Regulations 1981), which advise that all workplace first aiders refresh their skills on an annual basis. This guidance applies across all sectors, both within and outside of the workplace.
This course can be completed online or delivered face-to-face by one of our approved instructors locally. It is suitable not only for workplace first aiders, but also for those in wider sectors, including those requiring Basic Life Support knowledge or individuals who simply wish to build confidence and maintain their first aid skills.
If your current FAW or EFAW certificate is due to expire, this course is not suitable for renewal purposes. In that case, you will need to complete the appropriate requalification course. The annual refresher is intended to be completed each year while your FAW or EFAW certificate remains valid, helping you maintain competence throughout the three-year certification period. Once your certificate expires, a full requalification course, including a practical assessment, must be undertaken to renew it.
All of our first aid courses meet the latest UK and European Resuscitation Council guidelines, as well as current HSE requirements. This course is ideal for anyone who has previously completed an FAW or EFAW course and wishes to stay up to date.
Please note that if you need to formally renew your FAW or EFAW qualification, you must attend an approved classroom-based requalification course for FAW or attend the EFAW course again.
Keeping first aid skills up to date is strongly recommended by the HSE, and our video-based online training provides a convenient, engaging, and effective way to support this. This course can be delivered in the classroom, at your workplace, or completed online, offering flexibility to suit your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which occupations use this course?
The Annual Workplace First Aid Refresher (VTQ) Course is perfect for:
- First Aid at Work First Aiders
- Emergency First Aid at Work First Aiders
- Appointed Persons in the workplace
- Employee's needing extra training or reviews
Can I take a workplace first aid course all online?
No, you cannot take courses like the FAW and EFAW online only, the HSE do not allow it. You can take these in a blended format by completing part of the course online and the rest locally. ProTrainings offer a full range of blended and classroom training nationwide. You can take the appointed persons in the workplace FAW Annual refresher course 100% online.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.