Life Saving Skills Refresh – English Course Information
The Life Saving Skills (LEH) Refresh course is ideal for organisations whose workplace risk assessment shows the need for Emergency First Aid at Work-trained personnel. It is a refresher training that revisits and strengthens essential skills required to assist someone who is unconscious, not breathing, bleeding, or injured—before emergency services arrive.
The course content is fully aligned with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations (since 1981), and meets the official requirements of emergency response training in the Netherlands.
If you’re interested in the full-day format of this training, you can learn more about the practical hands-on component on our Practical Course Day for Life Saving Skills (LEH).
Who Should Attend?
- Employees designated as workplace first responders
- Staff who previously completed a Life Saving Skills or Emergency First Aid course
- Individuals needing to renew their First Aid certification
- Anyone who may need to provide urgent assistance in the workplace
Course Specifications
- Course Name: Life Saving Skills Refresh (English)
- Training Level: Basic / First Aid LEH
- Maximum Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 12:1
- Maximum Class Size: 24 participants (with 2 instructors)
- Course Duration:
- Initial Training: 6 hours
- Refresher Course: 6 hours
- Assessment:
- Ongoing observation by a certified instructor
- Strongly recommended annual retraining by First Aid International
- Certificate Validity: 1 year from the date of completion
- Accreditation: Approved by the Health and Safety Executive (NL)
- Book a Course: Book a First Aid Course
Course Content and Materials
Participants will receive:
- Essential Skills and Reference Guide
- Successful Completion Card
- Emergency Response Officer First Aid Certificate (LEH – Levensreddend Handelen)
- Official Wall Certificate
- Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form
You can find full details about certification, validity, and renewal on our First Aid Certificate information page.
Hands-On Skill Practice
Students will engage in practical group sessions where they apply essential life-saving techniques. These exercises are structured through realistic emergency scenarios to build real-world confidence.
| Course Type | Price (excl. VAT) |
| Basic Course | €240 |
| Refresher Course | €240 |
Prices exclude VAT per student. Prices include certificate, all course materials, coffee/tea, and lunch.
Assessment and Certification
Throughout the course, students are continuously assessed on their application of essential first aid techniques. Upon successful completion, participants receive an official First Aid International (LEH) certificate, valid for 1 year.