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HSE Update - Extension of First Aid Qualification during Coronavirus outbreak
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is aware that people holding a First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid at work or Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work qualifications nearing expiry date might experience disruption to access to requalification as a result of the Coronavirus. The HSE has announced that they will be offering a three-month extension to the validity of the qualifications if the Leaner or Trainer/Assessor is unable to requalify.
This means that first aiders can continue delivering first aid provision for up to three months past the expiry of their current First Aid certificate. This guidance comes into effect for certificates expiring on or after the 16th March 2020. Anyone taking advantage of this extension should be able to describe clearly their reasons for delaying requalification training and demonstrate steps they have taking to undertake the training.
The HSE will review this matter over the coming months and will issue further statements as necessary. The Department for Education supports the HSE statement regarding the extension of first aid certificates during coronavirus emergency and that it can be applied to paediatric first aid certificates held by staff in early years provision.
Please consult your Judicium Education consultant for further advice if required.
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