Health and safety: delegates will be required to undertake physical demonstrations.
If a delegate has any existing medical conditions or injuries, they must consult and clearly inform the trainer beforehand to ensure any adjustments can be made to allow participation.
If delegates are not physically able to undertake the demonstrations, they must not attend the course until they are physically able to do so.
Demonstrations:
Delegates must be able to perform CPR whilst kneeling on the floor for a period of 2 minutes. Any delegates who are not able to undertake this will not be certificated;
Delegates will be required to perform demonstrations in a safe and controlled environment;
Perform CPR on manikins, including rescue breaths (this demonstration must take place whilst kneeling on the floor);
Perform choking procedures on a manikin or using choking vests;
Apply a sling;
Place someone in the recovery position.
Dates
- 2026:
- 9 July
- 17 August
- 20 October
- 26 November
- 17 December
- 2027:
- 13 January
- 10 February
- 10 March
Course details
- Time: 1pm to 4:15pm (12:45pm arrival for tea/coffee and registration)
- Venue: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay
- Trainer: Leisure Services
- Targeted services: Social care sector
- Target group: This course is for people holding a current First aid at work or Emergency first aid at work certificate - direct care staff from commissioned services; care and support staff from all social services; community support staff
Course aims and objectives
This 3 hour session is recommended to be taken every year so that delegates are able to refresh their skills and ensure they are working to the latest standards and regulations.
Employers are legally required to ensure their first aiders are competent and maintain their skills throughout the three years in which their certificates are valid.
This three-hour refresher course provides first aiders with an opportunity to practise and update their skills as a qualified first aider, at any time while their first aid certificate is valid.
The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period.
For further information, or if you have booked a place on the course and have not received notification to attend please contact the Workforce Development & Learning Administrative Team. Please do not turn up to any course unless you have received notification of your place as the event may be fully booked.