EFAW first-aiders benefit from yearly practice too - especially if emergencies are rare in your workplace.
An EFAW annual refresher is a concise skills top-up. It complements, but does not replace, the three-year EFAW certificate cycle.
What is EFAW Annual Refresher?
Focused practice on emergency action, CPR, AED, choking, bleeding and workplace scenarios appropriate to EFAW scope.
Typical duration: Typically half a day to one day
Certificate life: Skills refresh / attendance record; EFAW certificate still renews on its own cycle
Who usually needs this training?
- Offices and low-hazard sites with EFAW first-aiders
- Employers wanting yearly confidence checks
- Multi-site retailers standardising refresher days
Your options when arranging EFAW annual refresher training
Typical arrangements:
- Short on-site session during quieter trading hours
- Shared refresher across nearby sites
- Add-on AED familiarisation if you have defibrillators on site
What to look for in a EFAW annual refresher trainer or training company
- Engaging practical coaching
- Flexibility for small groups
- Optional site walk-through for AED locations
Diary formal EFAW requalification separately so certificates never lapse.
Authoritative guidance
Check primary sources before you buy - FlexMed helps you hire trainers, but course requirements come from regulators, statutory frameworks and professional bodies:
How FlexMed helps you find the right trainer
FlexMed is a UK marketplace that connects organisations with freelance trainers and training companies. Instead of cold-calling providers or waiting on generic quote forms, you can post what you need once and compare responses from people who already deliver EFAW annual refresher.
- Create a free organisation account - register as a client organisation if you need training delivered for your staff, or as a training company if you need freelance trainer cover for a course you already run.
- Post a clear request or job - include the course type (EFAW Annual Refresher), date(s), postcode area, headcount, venue type, and whether you need equipment supplied.
- Review profiles and credentials - check bios, verification documents, equipment flags, and ratings before you award.
- Compare quotes and message - ask about awarding organisation, assessment method, blended learning options, and what is included in the price.
Trainers and providers looking for work can also browse open jobs on FlexMed.
Practical tips before you book
- Complete a first-aid / training needs assessment so you book the right level - not just the cheapest day course. The HSE first aid needs assessment guidance is the usual starting point for workplaces.
- Confirm whether you need regulated qualifications, in-date certificates, or specific awarding bodies for your sector.
- Share access details, parking, and any learner needs early so the session runs smoothly.
- Ask who issues the certificates and how quickly learners receive them after assessment.
Use FlexMed to find a trainer for your next EFAW annual refresher day.