How long is the Annual First Aid Refresher in Manchester?

The Manchester 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 Manchester?

Anyone in Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester workplace?

Yes. We run on-site refreshers across Manchester 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester 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 Manchester?

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

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

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

Is parking and transport easy at your Manchester venues?

Our Manchester 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 Manchester?

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

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Annual First Aid Refresher in Manchester

Keep first-aider skills sharp with a half-day Annual First Aid Refresher in Manchester. Designed for certificate holders working across Spinningfields, MediaCityUK and the Oxford Road corridor, 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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Manchester first aid course venues

Maldron Hotel

60 Charles Street, Manchester

M1 7DF

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (4 min walk)
Public transport

Oxford Road (1 min walk), Princess Street (1 min walk)
Parking

Parking Piccadilly Station (1 min walk), York Street Car Park (2 min walk)

First aid training across Manchester and surrounding areas

Learners regularly travel in from across the region.

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Why Train in Manchester?

Manchester sits at the centre of a regional economy of more than 2.8 million people and is the busiest UK city outside London. The compliance burden on local employers is significant: NHS trusts, universities, manufacturers, event venues and the airport all need a steady supply of certified first aiders. Choosing a Manchester training provider keeps travel time and downtime to a minimum, and means your team trains close to the workplace they will be delivering first aid in.

Manchester is the largest city in North West England and the commercial heart of Greater Manchester, home to over 550,000 residents and a daytime workforce that swells well past one million. The city centre concentrates a dense mix of healthcare, education, hospitality, professional services, construction and creative industries — every one of them legally required to maintain trained first aiders under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

Getting here

Manchester is served by three mainline rail stations (Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road), the Metrolink tram network across all ten boroughs, and the M60 orbital motorway. Manchester Airport is the third busiest in the UK. Our city-centre venue is within 10 minutes' walk of Manchester Piccadilly station.

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

We run onsite first aid training across Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester

Industries we train in

• Healthcare & NHS
• Education
• Construction
• Hospitality & Events
• Manufacturing
• Financial & Professional Services
• Logistics & Transport
• Technology & Media

Local employers we've worked with

• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• The University of Manchester
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Manchester Airport Group
• Co-operative Group
• Kellogg's
• BBC MediaCity
• Booking.com

About Annual First Aid Refresher training in Manchester

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

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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