First Aid Refresher Course North East
For FAW and EFAW qualified learners, this practical refresher training helps maintain your skills, confidence and readiness to respond in an emergency.
For qualified FAW and EFAW learners, the First Aid Refresher Course North East is refresher training only, it does not requalify your First Aid qualification.
- Update Your Skills
- Increase Confidence
- Industry Updates
- Update Your Skills
- Increase Confidence
- Industry Updates
Annual First Aid Refresher Training for Businesses and Individuals in the North East
If you are looking for a First Aid Refresher Course North East, this training is designed for anyone who already holds a First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification and wants to keep their skills current.
Delivered by a Qualsafe Registered Training Centre, this first aid refresher course in the North East helps reinforce practical skills, build confidence and ensure you remain capable of responding effectively in an emergency.
It is important to note that this course is a refresher only and does not re-qualify learners or extend your certificate. If your qualification is due to expire, you will need to complete a requalification course.
Annual refresher training is recommended to help first aiders maintain confidence and competence between formal requalification periods.
If you are looking for First Aid Refresher Course North East, this 1/2-day course is designed for workplaces that require a high-standard of competent and qualified first aiders, as well as individuals who want to ensure their First Aid skills are up to date.
This First Aid Refresher Course North East is designed for:
- Qualified Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate holders
- Qualified Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate holders
- Businesses maintaining high safety standards
- Employers supporting ongoing staff development
- Businesses maintaining high safety standards
Annual refresher training is recommended to help first aiders maintain confidence and competence between formal requalification periods.
Not sure if you need a refresher or requalification course?
First Aid Refresher Course North East Overview
1/2 day | Qualification: FAW and EFAW Qualified Learners | Every 12 Months | Refreshes Knowledge and Skills
This First Aid Refresher Course North East supports ongoing competence and aligns with recommendations from the Health and Safety Executive for maintaining effective first aid provision in the workplace.
What You Will Learn on a First Aid Refresher Course North East
This first aid refresher course in the North East focuses on revisiting essential life-saving skills and reinforcing best practice through hands-on training.
You will refresh your knowledge of:
- Perform CPR and Basic Life Support (adult, child and baby)
- Use a defibrillator (AED)
- Manage an unconscious casualty
- Recovery position
- Choking response
- Bleeding and Wound Care
- Updated guidance and best practice
The training is practical and interactive, giving learners time to practise skills and ask questions in a supportive environment.
Important – Refresher vs Requalification
The First Aid Refresher Course North East is designed to support and maintain your skills, but it does not replace formal training.
✔ Helps keep your skills up to date
✔ Builds confidence and competence
✔ Reinforces correct techniques
❌ Does not extend your certificate
❌ Does not requalify you
If your certificate is close to expiry, you should book a First Aid at Work Requalification course instead.
Why Refresher Training Matters
Although first aid certificates are valid for three years, skills can fade without regular practice.
The First Aid Refresher Course North East helps:
Maintain confidence in emergency situations
Reinforce correct techniques
Reduce hesitation when responding
Keep knowledge aligned with current guidance
Many organisations include refresher training as part of their ongoing safety strategy to ensure their team remains prepared at all times.
Onsite Workplace First Aid Training North East
We specialise in delivering on-site workplace first aid courses North East, allowing your team to train together at your own premises.
This is the most cost-effective and convenient option for businesses, organisations and community groups.
- Train your whole team together
- Courses tailored to your environment
- Flexible dates and times
- Minimal disruption to your business
or call us on 0191 7166601 today
Open First Aid at Work Courses in the North East
If you are booking for yourself or a small group, our open courses are a flexible and affordable option.
We run regular courses in South Shields, Sunderland and Durham, making it easy to find a location that works for you.
These sessions are ideal for individuals, small businesses, as well as charity staff and volunteers who want to gain practical, recognised first aid training.
You can check out hundreds of five star reviews on Google, Trustpilot, Yell and Facebook.
If you are unsure what you need, you contact us direct and we will help.
Why Choose First Aid and Safety Training?
At First Aid and Safety Training, we focus on delivering high-quality, engaging and practical training that builds real confidence.
As a Qualsafe Registered Training Centre, our First Aid at Work course North East is:
Ofqual regulated
HSE and EYFS compliant
Aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidance
Our training is:
Friendly and supportive
Suitable for all learners, including those with additional learning needs
Delivered in an engaging, hands-on way
We pride ourselves on ensuring every learner is supported, which is reflected in our excellent feedback and strong pass rates.
First Aid Refresher Course North East FAQs
The First Aid Refresher Course is suitable for anyone who already holds a First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification and wants to keep their skills up to date.
No, the First Aid Refresher Course North East does not requalify you or extend your certificate. It is designed to refresh your knowledge and maintain confidence between formal qualifications.
It is recommended that first aiders complete refresher training every 12 months to maintain their skills and stay confident in emergency situations.
A refresher course helps maintain your skills, while a First Aid at Work requalification course renews your certificate for a further 3 years.
If your certificate is close to expiry, you should complete a requalification course rather than a refresher to remain fully certified.
The course revisits key life-saving skills, including CPR, use of a defibrillator, managing an unconscious casualty, choking response and dealing with common medical emergencies.
Yes, we provide onsite First Aid Refresher training across the North East, making it easy for businesses to keep their teams up to date.
Yes, our refresher courses are open to individuals as well as businesses, with sessions available at multiple locations across the North East.
Compare Workplace First Aid Courses in the North East
Choosing the right workplace first aid training depends on whether you are completing training for the first time, maintaining your skills or renewing an existing qualification.
You can explore our full range of Workplace First Aid Courses North East, including the First Aid at Work course for higher-risk environments and the Emergency First Aid at Work course for lower-risk workplaces.
If your certificate is due to expire, you will need to complete the First Aid at Work requalification course to remain certified. For a more flexible option, you can also choose from our blended first aid courses, including blended First Aid at Work, blended Emergency First Aid at Work, and blended requalification courses.
If you are unsure whether you need refresher training or a requalification course, you can explore each option in more detail or speak to an instructor on 0191 7166601.