How long is the Annual First Aid Refresher in Leeds?

The Leeds 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 Leeds?

Anyone in Leeds 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 Leeds 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.

What topics are practised on the Leeds 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 refresher HSE-aligned?

Yes. The Leeds session follows HSE guidance on annual refresher training for designated workplace first aiders and uses current UK Resuscitation Council protocols.

Do I get a certificate?

You'll receive a Leeds attendance certificate confirming you've completed an annual refresher. It is not a standalone first aid qualification — it sits alongside your existing EFAW or FAW certificate.

Can you deliver the refresher at our Leeds workplace?

Yes. We run on-site refreshers across Leeds for groups of up to 12 — your office, warehouse, site or premises. It's usually the most cost-effective option for teams of 4 or more.

How many people can attend one refresher session in Leeds?

Up to 12 per session, in line with HSE guidance, so every attendee gets meaningful hands-on time with the manikins and AED trainer.

How often should our Leeds first aiders do a refresher?

Once a year, every year, between full requalifications. Research shows practical first aid skills — especially CPR — degrade significantly within 6–9 months without practice.

Are there public open courses in Leeds?

Yes. We run scheduled open Annual First Aid Refresher dates in Leeds for individuals and small groups. Use the postcode search above to see the next available Leeds dates.

What do attendees need to bring on the day in Leeds?

Just photo ID and comfortable clothes — there's floor-based CPR work. We provide all manikins, AED trainers, face shields and PPE at the Leeds venue.

Is parking and transport easy at your Leeds venues?

Our Leeds venues are picked for accessibility — close to public transport with parking nearby. Exact venue details and directions are emailed once you book.

How quickly can we book a refresher in Leeds?

Open public dates in Leeds typically run every few weeks. For on-site delivery at your Leeds workplace we can usually schedule within 2–3 weeks subject to trainer availability.

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Annual First Aid Refresher in Leeds

Keep first-aider skills sharp with a half-day Annual First Aid Refresher in Leeds. Designed for certificate holders working across the city centre, Headrow and the LS1 business district, this 3-hour practical top-up rehearses the high-stakes skills that fade fastest between full requalifications — CPR, AED use, choking, severe bleeding and the unresponsive casualty — so your appointed first aiders stay confident on the day it matters.

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Leeds first aid course venues

British Red Cross Centre

Armley Road, Armley, Leeds

LS12 2LB

Train

Burley Park (29 min walk)
Public transport

Canal Road Pickering Street (4 min walk), Pickering St Canal Road (3 min walk)

First aid training across Leeds and surrounding areas

Learners regularly travel in from across the region.

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Why Train in Leeds?

Leeds is the commercial capital of West Yorkshire and the second-largest financial and professional services centre in the UK outside London, with major NHS, university, legal, retail, hospitality and logistics employers concentrated in a compact city centre and a tight ring of business parks. Training Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) locally — at the British Red Cross Centre on Armley Road (LS12 2LB) — saves staff travel time, keeps people inside the LS postcode area, and lets us deliver on-site closed courses across the wider West Yorkshire region for groups of 6 or more.

Leeds is the primary economic centre of West Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire and the Humber region. Its diverse economy, from financial and legal services to advanced manufacturing and retail, means a broad range of workplaces must meet their obligations under the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 by appointing trained first aiders.

Getting here

Leeds is one of the best-connected cities in the North. Leeds station is a major national rail hub with direct services from London King's Cross, Manchester, York, Sheffield, Newcastle and Edinburgh. By road the city sits at the meeting point of the M1, M62 and M621, with the A1(M) a short drive east via the A64. The Armley Road training venue is around 1.5 miles west of the city centre — easiest by frequent bus along Armley Road / Canal Road from Leeds City Bus Station, with free on-site parking for delegates arriving by car.

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

We run onsite first aid training across Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds

Industries we train in

• Financial Services
• Legal Services
• Digital and Creative Industries
• Healthcare and Medical Technology
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Retail
• Logistics and Distribution

Local employers we've worked with

• Leeds City Council
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• University of Leeds
• Asda
• First Direct
• Sky Betting & Gaming
• Channel 4
• Yorkshire Building Society
• Leeds Beckett University
• LINK App

About Annual First Aid Refresher training in Leeds

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

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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