How long is the Annual First Aid Refresher in Coventry?

The Coventry session runs for 3 hours and is delivered in a single half-day, either morning or afternoon. There's no exam — it's a hands-on practical top-up between full requalifications.

Who is this refresher course for in Coventry?

Anyone in Coventry who already holds a current Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate and wants to keep their practical skills sharp between 3-yearly requalifications.

Does the Annual Refresher replace my EFAW or FAW requalification?

No. The Coventry refresher complements your full certificate — it does not extend or replace it. HSE strongly recommends an annual refresher between requalifications, but you'll still need to requalify every 3 years. We deliver this annual first aid refresher course in Coventry regularly, with classroom dates near the Friargate business district for employers across West Midlands.

What topics are practised on the Coventry refresher?

We focus on the high-stakes skills that fade fastest: CPR on adult and child manikins, AED use, choking, severe bleeding control, the unresponsive casualty and the primary survey. Almost entirely practical.

Is the Coventry refresher HSE-aligned?

Yes. The syllabus follows HSE guidance for annual refresher training, designed for current EFAW and FAW certificate holders who want to maintain confidence in the skills they rarely use day-to-day.

Do I receive a certificate after the Coventry refresher?

Yes. Every learner receives an attendance certificate confirming completion of the 3-hour annual refresher. It is not a requalification, but it is excellent evidence of ongoing competence.

Can you deliver the Annual First Aid Refresher on-site in Coventry?

Absolutely. We run open courses at central Coventry venues and can bring the session to your office, warehouse, school or construction site anywhere in Coventry and the surrounding area.

How many people can you train in a single Coventry refresher session?

Open courses in Coventry typically welcome up to 12 learners. For on-site sessions we can accommodate larger groups — just let us know your numbers and we'll quote accordingly.

What should I bring to the Coventry refresher course?

Just comfortable clothing — you'll be practising CPR on the floor. We supply manikins, AED trainers, bandages, and all course materials. Please bring your current EFAW or FAW certificate if you have it.

Can I book the Coventry refresher for a group?

Yes. Group bookings are welcome on our open Coventry dates, and we can also arrange private sessions at your premises. Contact us for group rates and preferred dates.

Is the Coventry refresher suitable for school and nursery staff?

Yes. If school or nursery staff hold an in-date EFAW or paediatric first aid certificate, this refresher helps keep their skills current. We use child manikins where appropriate.

How often should I attend a refresher?

HSE recommends an annual refresher for all workplace first aiders. It is voluntary, but it is the best way to keep skills fresh between the mandatory 3-year requalification courses. Learners from Ansty Park and MIRA and the wider Coventry area sit this course with us each month — the content and certificate are the same wherever you're based.

Where exactly in Coventry do you run open refresher courses?

We use accessible, well-connected training venues in and around central Coventry. Exact address and directions are confirmed on your booking confirmation.

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Annual First Aid Refresher in Coventry

Keep your team’s life-saving skills sharp with our three-hour annual First Aid Refresher at Bradbury House in Whitley. Located moments from the Jaguar Land Rover plant and the M6, our Coventry training centre provides a convenient local hub for the city’s thriving engineering and logistics sectors. This HSE-recommended session ensures your designated first aiders maintain the confidence to act in an emergency between their full three-yearly assessments. Note: this 3-hour refresher tops up your skills between certificates — it does not renew your in-date First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.

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Coventry first aid course venues

British Red Cross Centre

Bradbury House, Coventry

CV3 4LB

Train

Coventry (COV) (45 min walk)
Public transport

Roundhouse Road (12 min walk), Mitchell Close (9 min walk)
Parking

Coventry City Council Whitley Depot Car Park (6 min walk), YourParkingSpace (12 min walk)

First aid training across Coventry and surrounding areas

Learners regularly travel in from across the region.

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Why Train in Coventry?

For employers across Coventry and the wider CV postcode area, training locally at our British Red Cross Centre venue on Bradbury House (CV3 4LB, off the A4082 near Whitley) removes the cost and downtime of sending staff up to Birmingham or out to Leicester. The site sits a short drive from junctions 2 and 3 of the M6, making it equally convenient for delegates travelling in from Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Kenilworth, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick and Solihull. Our Coventry Emergency First Aid at Work course is an recognised course delivered in a single day, mapped tightly to HSE guidance under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 so manufacturers, logistics operators, schools, care providers and office employers can meet their statutory first-aid duty without losing a working week.

As a key economic centre in the West Midlands with a strong industrial base in manufacturing and logistics, Coventry has a high concentration of workplaces. This density of employment makes adequate first aid provision a critical legal duty for all local organisations under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

Getting here

Coventry is one of the best-connected cities in the Midlands. Our British Red Cross Centre venue at Bradbury House (CV3 4LB) is reached in minutes from junctions 2 and 3 of the M6, with the M69, M40 and M42 all within easy driving distance for delegates coming in from Leicester, Birmingham, Warwick or Banbury. Coventry mainline station — on the West Coast Main Line, with direct services from London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Manchester and Rugby — is roughly a short taxi or bus ride away, and local Stagecoach and National Express Coventry services stop close to the venue on Roundhouse Road and Mitchell Close. Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 12 miles away for visiting delegates. On-site and nearby parking is available at the Coventry City Council Whitley Depot car park and via YourParkingSpace.

Onsite first aid training in Coventry — workplace EFAW for your team

We run onsite first aid training across Coventry and the surrounding area — your venue, your team, your schedule.

HSE strongly recommends an annual refresher between full Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work requalifications. This Coventry session is built around hands-on practice rather than theory, with small groups, adult and child manikins and a live AED trainer. It complements (it does not replace) your 3-year certificate.

Industries we train across Coventry

Industries we train in

• Automotive Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Aerospace And Defence
• Logistics And Distribution
• Digital And Creative Industries
• Research And Development
• Higher Education

Local employers we've worked with

• Jaguar Land Rover
• University of Warwick
• Coventry University
• University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
• Coventry City Council
• Severn Trent Plc
• London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC)
• HORIBA MIRA
• Meggitt plc

About Annual First Aid Refresher training in Coventry

3-hour HSE-aligned Annual First Aid Refresher in Coventry. Hands-on CPR, AED, choking and bleeding practice for current EFAW/FAW certificate holders. Open courses and on-site delivery available across Coventry.

Course overview

Course overview — Annual First Aid Refresher

Keep your first aid skills current with annual refresher training

Duration

3 hours

Certificate

1 year

Level

Level 3 / Professional

Class size

Maximum 12 learners

Assessment

3 x Practical Assessments

Delivery

In-person

What you'll learn

CPR & AED Refresh

Updated ratios, technique check, defibrillator practice.

Choking Response

Adult choking algorithm refresh with hands-on practice.

Severe Bleeding

Wound care updates including catastrophic bleeding awareness.

Unresponsive Casualty

Primary survey and recovery position refresh.

Medical Emergencies

Refresher on heart attack, stroke, anaphylaxis and seizures.

Scenario Practice

Realistic workplace scenarios to test your decision-making.

What's included

Qualified instructor
Practical CPR/AED practice
Attendance certificate
Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
Same-day digital certificate where possible, with a printable PDF to follow
Free re-sit if you don't pass first time

Who it's for

Current FAW certificate holders

Keep skills sharp during the 3-year certificate cycle.

Current EFAW certificate holders

Maintain confidence and competence between requalifications.

Workplace first aid teams

Annual CPD that meets HSE refresher guidance and reassures employers.

Site supervisors and managers

Lead by example with current, practiced first aid skills.

Course syllabus

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Our training content is reviewed by experienced first aid instructors and training specialists to ensure accuracy, relevance and alignment with current workplace first aid guidance, the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines and HSE L74 first aid regulations.

Last reviewed: June 2026

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