The aim of this course is to train a person to be capable of managing an emergency situation and providing immediate first aid in order to preserve life, promote recovery and prevent the casualty’s condition from worsening.

This is a comprehensive scenario based course that is tailored to workplace situations. It is recommended that this course is conducted onsite to create contextualised first aid scenarios.

The course contains theory and practical assessments covering the following topics:

• Overview of HSW regulations relating to accidents in the workplace.
• Scene assessment and management.
• Primary assessment.
• CPR – adult/child/infant.
• AED use and practice.
• Choking – adult/child/infant – conscious and unconscious.
• Shock and the recovery position.

TRAUMA TOPICS:

• External and internal bleeding.
• Basic wound care.
• Burns and scalds.
• Fractures and dislocations.
• Head, neck & spinal injuries.
• Soft tissue injuries – sprains and strains.
• Thermal conditions – hypothermia & hyperthermia.

MEDICAL TOPICS:

• Breathing difficulties.
• Dealing with asthma casualties.
• Dealing with heart attack casualties.
• Heart conditions.
• Neurological – stroke and seizures.
• Allergies and anaphylactic shock.

• Candidates MUST have completed the online pre-learn. Please allow at least 4 hours to complete this task.
• They will provide the trainer with evidence in the format of a certificate. If no certificate they must complete 12 hours (1.5 days).
• Once you have booked your course, the link will be in your booking confirmation along with an enrolment key.

Minimum: 10

Maximum: 15

Refreshing learning outcomes above for unit standards 6401 & 6402.

PRICE
$160 ex GST per person

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS
Min: 10
Max: 15

DURATION
4 Hours 

Entry Criteria
A first aid certificate 2 years old, issued by an NZQA accredited provider. The certificate must be presented on the day of the course.

*Unit Standards will not be awarded on completion of a Refreshers course. Please see here for further detail.