Save-a-Life Basic First Aid Course Outline

Learn the basics of First Aid in a quick, fun and interactive course. Learn, practise and gain confidence in the fundamentals of First Aid.

Course
Outline

Course Length: 4 hours

  • Primary scene assessment
  • Scene management
  • Victim assessment
  • Stable side position
  • CPR & AED use in adults, children and infants
  • Choking in adults, children and infants
  • Bleeding and shock

Unit Standards

Assessment against NZQA Unit Standards

  • 6402: Provide basic life support

Prerequisites

  • English language proficiency
  • Physical agility (bending and kneeling)

Reading

View/Download the recommended pre-course reading

Designed For

Around the home, church and community groups, and for those who will be assisting your organisation’s designated first aiders in a low-risk work environment.

Available for individuals to register, or as in house training for private groups.

Upcoming Courses

  • 16
    May

    Save A Life (4 Hours)

    4 hours, 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    If you need to learn the basics of First Aid & CPR in a quick, fun and interactive course, this is the course for you. Includes assessment for Unit Standard 6402 Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402 (Select the option at registration)
    • $85.00 incl. GST
  • 18
    May

    Save A Life (4 Hours)

    4 hours, 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    If you need to learn the basics of First Aid & CPR in a quick, fun and interactive course, this is the course for you. Includes assessment for Unit Standard 6402 Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402 (Select the option at registration)
    • $85.00 incl. GST
  • 25
    May

    Save A Life (4 Hours)

    4 hours, 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    If you need to learn the basics of First Aid & CPR in a quick, fun and interactive course, this is the course for you. Includes assessment for Unit Standard 6402 Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402 (Select the option at registration)
    • $85.00 incl. GST
  • 27
    May

    Save A Life (4 Hours)

    4 hours, 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    If you need to learn the basics of First Aid & CPR in a quick, fun and interactive course, this is the course for you. Includes assessment for Unit Standard 6402 Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402 (Select the option at registration)
    • $85.00 incl. GST
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Unit Standards

Assessment against NZQA Unit Standards

  • 6402: Provide basic life support

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