Comprehensive First Aid Course Outline
This course is fun, interactive, and encourages critical thinking. The life-saving skills you learn during this course will also go home with you, to protect your loved ones.
Course
Outline
Course Length: 12 hours
- Primary scene assessment
- Victim assessment
- Stable side position
- CPR & AED use in adults, children and infants
- Choking in adults, children and infants
Common Injuries
- Bleeding and shock
- Burns
- Fractures
- Poisoning
- Soft Tissue injury
Medical Conditions
- Diabetic emergencies
- Seizures
- Asthma
- Heart attack
- Stroke
Complex Injuries & Conditions
- Head, neck and spinal injury
- Complicated fractures
- Anaphylaxis
- Hot and Cold Emergencies
- Servere Bleeding
- Complicated burns
- Multiple patient triage
Unit Standards
Assessment against NZQA Unit Standards (optional)
- 6402: Provide basic life support
- 6401: Provide first aid
- 6400: Manage first aid in an emergency situation
If you require assessment please be sure to select the assessment option when you register
City First Aid is the PTE responsible for lodging credits with NZQA. City First Aid is registered and accredited as a PTE by the NZQA under the Education Amendment Act 1990.
Prerequisites
- English language proficiency
- Physical agility (bending and kneeling)
Reading
View/Download the recommended pre-course reading
Designed For
This 1.5 day. (12 hour) course is recommended for high-risk job sites, and those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. The Comprehensive First Aid Course is a minimum requirement for most workplaces and meets the new guidelines from WorkSafe New Zealand (Feb 2020)
Available for individuals to register, or as a or as in house training for private groups.
Upcoming Courses
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23Apr
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 SessionsRecommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. (Select the option at registration)Sessions
Session 1
Tue 23 Apr 08:00 - Tue 23 Apr 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Wed 24 Apr 08:00 - Wed 24 Apr 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST
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08May
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 SessionsRecommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. (Select the option at registration)Sessions
Session 1
Wed 08 May 08:00 - Wed 08 May 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Thu 09 May 08:00 - Thu 09 May 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST
Register2 places remaining -
23May
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 SessionsRecommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. (Select the option at registration)Sessions
Session 1
Thu 23 May 08:00 - Thu 23 May 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Fri 24 May 08:00 - Fri 24 May 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST
Register6 places remaining -
05Jun
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 DaysRecommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. (Select the option at registration)Sessions
Session 1
Wed 05 Jun 08:00 - Wed 05 Jun 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Thu 06 Jun 08:00 - Thu 06 Jun 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST
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17Jun
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 DaysRecommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Optional NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. (Select the option at registration)Sessions
Session 1
Mon 17 Jun 08:00 - Mon 17 Jun 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Tue 18 Jun 08:00 - Tue 18 Jun 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST