Why refresh your company first-aiders
First-aid skills fade quickly if they are not practised. The Workplace Well-Being Code asks the employer to ensure that first-aiders keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A periodic refresher makes sure that, on the day of an accident, your first-aiders react quickly and well · effective CPR, correct use of the defibrillator, control of bleeding.
Our refresher is deliberately short and practical: as much scenario practice as possible, as little theory as possible, for a real impact on reflexes.
How often should you refresh?
A yearly refresher is the periodicity generally recommended to maintain a good level. The exact frequency can be adjusted through your risk assessment, in consultation with the prevention adviser and the CPPW. We can schedule recurring sessions for your teams.
How the refresher runs
The refresher is delivered in-house, at your premises, over about 4 hours. It combines targeted review and hands-on workshops on manikins and training defibrillators, with scenarios adapted to your context. All equipment is provided and travels with our trainers.
Initial training or refresher?
This module is for already-trained first-aiders. If your staff have never followed company first-aider training, first direct them to the workplace first aid training (approx. 15 h) before enrolling them in the yearly refresher.
Frequently asked questions
Is the first-aider refresher mandatory?
The Workplace Well-Being Code asks employers to keep first-aiders' skills up to date. In practice, this means a regular refresher, whose periodicity follows from your risk assessment.
How often should first-aiders be refreshed?
A yearly refresher is the periodicity generally recommended to maintain a good level of reflexes and integrate guideline updates.
How long is the refresher?
Approximately 4 hours, in-house at your premises. The session is short, dense and focused on practice.
My first-aider let several years pass, can they take the refresher?
If the gap is long, full training is often preferable to a refresher. Contact us: we point you to the initial module or the refresher depending on the situation.
Where does the refresher take place?
Directly at your site, in Brussels and Walloon Brabant (and beyond on request). Manikins, training defibrillators and equipment are provided.
How much does a company first-aider refresher cost?
The price is set on quote, based on the number of participants and the format. Travel and equipment included. NGOs and non-profits get −30%. Request a quote: reply within 48 h.