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Essential First Aid Course

$150 inc GST
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Duration

One full day (8 hours)

Credits​

NZQA accredited (2 Credits)

Next Start Date

8th Nov, 2024

Delivery Time

09:00am to 05:00pm (NZST)

Delivery

New Lynn Campus

Course Overview

This course provides learners with the ability to demonstrate first aid knowledge of how to handle a variety of situations where people require basic life support and first aid. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the basics of first aid and first aiders in workplaces.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identifying dangerous and hazardous situations
  • How to manage such situations and mitigate any risks
  • Collapsed person: Use NZRC Guidelines for Resuscitation including airway and breathing
  • Management of collapsed person/CPR including breathing support; circulation support (including accessing and attaching an AED where available)
  • How to provide basic life support and First Aid practices including shock and bleeding, burns, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and poisonings

What You'll Study

  • Assessment of medical emergencies
  • Application of first aid skills
  • Availability of emergency and first aid kits
  • Assessment of environmental emergencies
  • Approach for help/call 111

Career Opportunities

Beyond career benefits, first aid skills enable you to contribute positively to your community by being prepared to assist in emergencies.

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Entry Requirements

  • Provide proof, upon entry to the course, of double vaccination against COVID-19
  • Over 14 years old
  • Able to kneel on the floor to do CPR
  • Able to complete assessments in English
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