How long is the Annual First Aid Refresher in Nottingham?

The Nottingham 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 Nottingham?

Anyone in Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham workplace?

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

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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham?

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

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

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

Is parking and transport easy at your Nottingham venues?

Our Nottingham 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 Nottingham?

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

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Annual First Aid Refresher in Nottingham

Keep first-aider skills sharp with a half-day Annual First Aid Refresher in Nottingham. Designed for certificate holders working across the Lace Market, NG1 and the Creative Quarter, 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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Nottingham first aid course venues

British Red Cross Centre

Colliers Way, Nottingham

NG8 6AT

Train

Bulwell (25 min walk)
Public transport

Phoenix Park Interchange (Stop CI01) (7 min walk), Cinderhill Island (Stop CI12) (9 min walk)
Parking

YourParkingSpace (8 min walk)

First aid training across Nottingham and surrounding areas

Learners regularly travel in from across the region.

West BridgfordBeestonCarltonHucknallArnoldCliftonLong EatonIlkestonEastwoodStapleford

Why Train in Nottingham?

Nottingham is the commercial and cultural heart of the East Midlands — a city of around 330,000 people with two large universities, a major NHS trust, a thriving Creative Quarter, advanced-manufacturing and life-sciences employers at the Nottingham Science Park, and significant logistics operations along the M1 and around East Midlands Gateway. Training your team locally — at our Cinderhill venue or on-site at your premises — keeps staff travel time and downtime to a minimum, while still delivering a fully, HSE-recognised course accepted by employers throughout the UK. Local delivery means a quicker start, less disruption, and a course built around your real workplace risks.

As a major economic centre in the East Midlands, Nottingham has a diverse business landscape spanning retail, life sciences, and professional services. Employers across the city have a legal duty under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 to ensure appropriate first aid provision, making trained personnel essential.

Getting here

Nottingham is served by Nottingham railway station (national services to London St Pancras in around 1h 50m, Sheffield, Birmingham and Leeds) and by an extensive Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network connecting the City Centre with Hucknall, Phoenix Park, Toton and Clifton. Our Cinderhill venue (NG8 6AT) is about a 7-minute walk from the Phoenix Park Interchange tram stop and tram Park & Ride. By road, Nottingham sits on the M1 (Junctions 24, 25, 26 and 27), with the A52, A46 (Fosse Way), A60 and A453 providing fast links to Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, Newark and East Midlands Airport.

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

We run onsite first aid training across Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham

Industries we train in

• Life Sciences
• Retail
• Financial And Business Services
• Digital And Creative Media
• Logistics And Distribution
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Public Sector And Education

Local employers we've worked with

• Boots UK
• Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
• University of Nottingham
• Nottingham Trent University
• Experian
• Capital One
• Nottingham City Council
• E.ON UK
• Games Workshop
• Pendragon PLC

About Annual First Aid Refresher training in Nottingham

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

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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