How long does a first aid certificate last?

Validity periods for the most common UK and US certificates, and what happens when they run out.

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Most UK workplace first aid certificates (EFAW and FAW) are valid for three years. US CPR, AED and BLS certificates usually last two years.

What happens when it expires?

Once a certificate expires you’re no longer counted as a qualified first aider. For First Aid at Work you can take the shorter two-day requalification course if you book before the expiry date.

Use our free reminder service and we’ll email you 90 and 30 days before yours runs out.

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