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Workplace First Aider (SST) - Refresher

The SST refresher (MAC) course aims to maintain and update the skills of the Workplace First Aider so that they can continue to respond effectively to a workplace accident and contribute to the prevention of occupational risks. It provides an opportunity to review first-aid techniques, update knowledge in line with regulatory changes and strengthen the ability to analyse risk situations in the workplace.

Course objectives

  • Respond effectively to a workplace accident
  • Perform first-aid techniques in accordance with current standards
  • Identify hazards and risk situations in one's working environment
  • Contribute to the company's prevention initiatives

Who it is for

Audience

All employees, staff, supervisors or managers; Staff whether or not exposed to specific risks

Prerequisites

Hold the initial SST certificate

Format

Face-to-face training, in our training rooms in Jarry or directly on your premises. A combination of theoretical input and practical scenarios, using the centre's training equipment. People with disabilities are invited to inform us of their adjustment needs when registering.

Lead time

Registration is possible up to 48 hours before a scheduled session, subject to availability. For a session organised on your premises, allow approximately 15 days between your request and delivery.

Course content

  1. Sequence 1 – Updating SST skills
    • Role and duties of the SST
    • Regulatory framework and responsibilities
    • Update on INRS recommendations
  2. Sequence 2 – First-aid techniques
    • Protection and raising the alarm
    • Examining the casualty
    • Emergency procedures (bleeding, choking, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest…)
  3. Sequence 3 – Prevention of occupational risks
    • Identifying hazards
    • Analysing dangerous situations
    • The SST's contribution to prevention initiatives

Teaching team

The teaching team of the Centre National de Formation et de Prévention (CNFP) is made up of expert trainers and instructors with solid field experience and a thorough command of the regulatory frameworks applicable to their areas of expertise.

CNFP instructors are selected for their technical competence, their ability to pass on practical knowledge and their understanding of the professional realities of the trainees they teach.

The teaching team is committed to an ongoing process of improving practice, monitoring regulations and adapting content in order to ensure the quality, relevance and effectiveness of its training courses.

Monitoring and assessment

Results indicators are monitored at the end of each training session and cover in particular:

– The trainee attendance rate

– The SST certification pass rate

– The trainee satisfaction rate

– The number of certificates issued

These indicators are monitored and analysed with a view to the continuous improvement of training courses.

Technical and teaching resources

Training materials in accordance with the INRS SST framework

First-aid manikins (adult, child)

Training AED (defibrillator)

Scenario and simulation equipment

Educational videos and visual aids

Documents given to trainees at the end of the course

Certification

Assessment

Attendance sheets signed for each half-day

Attendance monitoring throughout the course

Formative assessments during practical scenarios

Certification assessment in accordance with the SST refresher framework

Issue of a certificate of completion

Collection of trainee satisfaction feedback

Certification

SST certificate

Certifying body

INRS

Quality and results

New course: the first indicators specific to this course will be published after the first sessions.

Across the centre, from 30 January to 10 September 2026: 112 satisfaction ratings collected from trainees, with an average score of 9.30/10, of which 92.9% of scores were 8/10 or higher; assessment pass rate of 97.3% (181 passes out of 186 trainees assessed).

These indicators are updated after each session and are available on request.

Accessibility

CNFP considers every request for adjustments in order to facilitate access to training for people with disabilities. A preliminary discussion makes it possible to assess needs and, where possible, to arrange suitable adjustments.

Our disability lead reviews every request for adjustments: handicap@cnfp.fr

Interested in this course?

Session at your premises, dates to suit you, group size adapted.