refresher course

noun

: a training class which helps people review information or learn new skills needed for their jobs
had to take a refresher course in CPR

Examples of refresher course in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a 30-year veteran officer at the Winthrop Police Department, Robert Jaworski enrolled in a CPR refresher course to complete Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to a Winthrop Public Safety news release. Makiya Seminera, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024 For those who need a brief refresher course, Williams is the Hall of Fame basketball coach who won three national championships in 18 years as the head coach of the University of North Carolina from 2003-2021. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 After a winter away from riding, a refresher course will surely be in order. Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 July 2023 Sometimes, though, the conventional pursuit of justice often leaves behind collateral damage — a sad truth that everyone, including well-meaning teachers, could use a refresher course on. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2023 The refresher course on the basics gave him the foundation to be his old, effective self against the Ducks, who have lost five straight after a surprisingly good start. Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2023 Those staff members must take a 1 1/2-day course to earn their safety care training certification, as well as an annual refresher course to stay certified. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2023 The first day was more of a refresher course, and there wasn’t as much time spent in unit or individual player breakdowns. Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2023 According to the department, all uniformed staff are trained in suicide prevention upon joining, and as of Friday, 68 percent had received a refresher course, up from 37 percent on Jan. 1. Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 23 June 2023

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“Refresher course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refresher%20course. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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