This course is the “Comprehensive Programme” ( New Zealand First Aid Certificate) for your worksite or those requiring first aid training for study or future employment. With a required online component pre-course component, the rest of the course is all hands-on and practical, utilizing scenarios to enhance learning. It will give you skills, knowledge, and confidence when providing first aid, not only for single casualty but also multiple casualty scenarios. Please note: attendees of this discounted student course will be asked to provide a student identification when attending the course. To book at the student rate please email office@wpfirstaid.co.nz Health, Physical Limitations, and Individual Needs: If you would like to discuss health, Physical limitations, or individual needs in relation to completing your First Aid course, please contact: Office@wpfirstAid.co.nz. Our aim is to provide inclusive courses and accommodate all. Please feel free to discuss any concerns in relation to this with us.
You will learn the same priorities and approach to patient care that Health Professionals use, and how to carry out that care until they arrive. These skills are learned and mastered while having fun along the way.
*Please allow 4 hours to complete the pre-course online learning for both the Full and Recertification courses.
This course starts at 9 am and goes for the full day. The re-certification course starts at 9 am and finishes at 1 pm with online learning.
REQUIRED: Please supply your National Student Number (NSN). If you do not have this number, you can call NZQA @ 0800 697 296.
Outline
Unit standards
6400 Manage first aid in emergency situations – Level 3 Credit 2
6401 Provide first aid – Level 2 Credit 1
6402 Provide basic life support – Level 2 Credit 2
Specific topics covered include:
- Introduction to DRS ABCD
- Calling for help
- Patient check
- Stable Side Position
- Suspected spinal injuries
- Concussion recognition
- Choking – adult/child / infant
- CPR – adult/child / infant
- How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Bleeding
- Fractures & dislocations
- Soft tissue injuries
- Burns
- Chest pains
- Severe allergic reaction
- Breathing difficulties
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Poisoning
- Exposure to heat
- Exposure to cold
- Tooth injuries
Booking Details
Cost $220 (incl. gst)
Revalidation Certificate $120 (incl.gst)
Student prices available with valid student ID $150 (incl.gst)
Health, Physical Limitations, and Individual Needs:
If you would like to discuss health, Physical limitations, or individual needs in relation to completing your First Aid course, please contact:
Office@wpfirstAid.co.nz.
Our aim is to provide inclusive courses and accommodate all. Please feel free to discuss any concerns in relation to this with us.