The difference between the day on-line and the day practical being?

The HSE web site states requalifications for FAW & EFAW must be competed by 31st March 2021

https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/first-aid-and-medicals/first-aid-certificate-coronavirus.htm#qualifications

If this is their catch-up technique not sure you need to be "present" given the resusscitation council has offered dispensation regarding rescue breaths

Thanks, Roundtuit for the link. The difference between the two days are:

Our new blended approach to first aid requalification training is a mixture of:

• One day of self-directed online learning through a series of modules completed at your own pace including: The role of the first aider, Managing an emergency and less practical topics like Asthma and Low blood sugar.
• One day of face-to-face training in the classroom for practical topics like CPR, recovery position, choking and severe bleeding.

Obviously HSE recommends annual training, but a Little concerned that the above two day refresher which should be valid for 3 years, they are going to say “after Covid) is not good enough and next year do another 2 days refresher. That HSE link indicates it supports the annual training to be online (once) then back to face to face next time, but a little vague on the recert.

Not convinced now about this blended idea.

Chris

Until we can be sure none of the trainees are carriers I think actual ressucitation model training is going to be limited to chest compressions. At least current trainees are saved from the taste of the disinfectant wipe

Originally Posted by: chris42

Thanks, Roundtuit for the link. The difference between the two days are:

Our new blended approach to first aid requalification training is a mixture of:

• One day of self-directed online learning through a series of modules completed at your own pace including: The role of the first aider, Managing an emergency and less practical topics like Asthma and Low blood sugar.
• One day of face-to-face training in the classroom for practical topics like CPR, recovery position, choking and severe bleeding.

Obviously HSE recommends annual training, but a Little concerned that the above two day refresher which should be valid for 3 years, they are going to say “after Covid) is not good enough and next year do another 2 days refresher. That HSE link indicates it supports the annual training to be online (once) then back to face to face next time, but a little vague on the recert.

Not convinced now about this blended idea.

Chris

I am confused.  Are you asking about refresher training (which is not compulsory) or requalification (which is)?

If being hands on is not absolutely essential. 
A little dubious about the self-managed online part. If it would have been face to face and no hands on, then why not continue with the online face-face. It ensures the trainer can impact the refresher part of the course as well asn answer any questions raised by the attendees.    Unless it essential for hands on training then why not put it to online interactive.  

I wouldn't be too concerned about what the HSE or guidance may be in the future in terms of being asked to do another 2 days - they could equally recue it to 1 day or increase to 3.  I'd manage the circs as they are presented today.