About the Course
The GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher is a specialised training programme designed for wind industry professionals who already hold a GWO Enhanced First Aid qualification and need to refresh and renew their advanced first aid skills in accordance with the latest Global Wind Organisation standards.
This course reinforces the practical knowledge and advanced emergency response techniques required to manage serious injuries and medical emergencies in offshore, remote, and high-risk working environments where immediate professional medical support may not be available. Through scenario-based learning and hands-on practice, you’ll regain confidence in your ability to assess, treat, and care for casualties until help arrives — keeping you compliant and ready for your next deployment.
What You Will Learn
Patient Assessment & Incident Management
Gain renewed competency in systematic casualty evaluation, risk prioritisation and dynamic scene control.
Advanced Life-Saving Techniques
Refresh core interventions such as:
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Adult CPR & use of AED
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Airway management
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Recovery position and choking response
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Spinal injury precautions
Trauma & Injury Response
Refresh practical skills for:
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Controlling severe bleeding
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Treating shock
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Managing fractures and soft-tissue injuries
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Burns and workplace trauma
Medical Emergency Recognition
Reinforce your ability to identify, respond to and manage:
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Heart attacks & strokes
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Seizures & diabetic emergencies
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Allergic reactions / anaphylaxis
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Respiratory distress
Prolonged and Remote Casualty Care
Practice hands-on techniques for sustained care in offshore or remote environments, including monitoring and preparing casualties for evacuation.
Interactive Scenarios
Engage in real-world, practical scenarios designed to challenge and refresh your emergency response skills in a realistic training environment.
Who Is This Course For?
This refresher is ideal for:
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Wind turbine technicians and offshore personnel
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Safety delegates and first aid responders
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Team leads and supervisors
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Anyone needing to renew their GWO Enhanced First Aid certificate
If your qualification is nearing expiry or has recently expired, this refresher ensures you stay compliant with industry requirements and confident in your first aid capability.
Why Choose This Refresher?
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Practical, scenario-based training
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Delivered by experienced first aid professionals
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Focus on advanced emergency response skills
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Keeps your certification valid and up to date
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Recognised across the global wind energy sector
Our trainers use real-world examples and practical drills to reinforce learning, ensuring you leave capable, competent and confident.
Course Qualification
On successful completion you will receive:
GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher Certificate
Valid for 2 years and recognised throughout the wind industry.
Prerequisites
To attend this course, participants must have:
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Minimum age: 18 years
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A valid WINDA ID
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Previous GWO Enhanced First Aid certification (within the expiry time frame of 60 days)
