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.

First Aid and CPR Training Courses - Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington - FACT Co
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IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Course
Outline

Course Length: 12 hours

  • Primary scene assessment
  • Victim assessment
  • Stable side position
  • CPR in infants and small children
  • Choking in infants and small children

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 aidEnglish language proficiency
  • 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)

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.

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If you have completed our 8 Hour Everyday/Workplace First Aid in the last 90 days, you can upgrade that certificate to a Comprehensive First Aid certificate by attending our 4 hour adjunct course.

Upcoming Courses

  • 05
    Apr

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered Over 2 Days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Wed 05 Apr 08:00 - Wed 05 Apr 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Thu 06 Apr 08:00 - Thu 06 Apr 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 03
    May

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Wed 03 May 08:00 - Wed 03 May 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Thu 04 May 08:00 - Thu 04 May 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 15
    May

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Mon 15 May 08:00 - Mon 15 May 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Tue 16 May 08:00 - Tue 16 May 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 30
    May

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Deivered over 2 days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 30 May 08:00 - Tue 30 May 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Wed 31 May 08:00 - Wed 31 May 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 12
    Jun

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Mon 12 Jun 08:00 - Mon 12 Jun 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Tue 13 Jun 08:00 - Tue 13 Jun 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 29
    Jun

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Thu 29 Jun 08:00 - Thu 29 Jun 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Fri 30 Jun 08:00 - Fri 30 Jun 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 11
    Jul

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 11 Jul 08:00 - Tue 11 Jul 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Wed 12 Jul 08:00 - Wed 12 Jul 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 26
    Jul

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Wed 26 Jul 08:00 - Wed 26 Jul 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Thu 27 Jul 08:00 - Thu 27 Jul 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 07
    Aug

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 Days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Mon 07 Aug 08:00 - Mon 07 Aug 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Tue 08 Aug 08:00 - Tue 08 Aug 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 24
    Aug

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 Days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Thu 24 Aug 08:00 - Thu 24 Aug 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Fri 25 Aug 08:00 - Fri 25 Aug 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 04
    Sep

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 Days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Mon 04 Sep 08:00 - Mon 04 Sep 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Tue 05 Sep 08:00 - Tue 05 Sep 12:00
    Christchurch
    • $190.00 excl. GST
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  • 20
    Sep

    Comprehensive First Aid

    Christchurch
    Delivered over 2 Days
    NZQA Unit Standards available: 6402, 6401 & 6400. Recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Also ideal for those away from the urban environment where it might take a bit longer for emergency services to arrive. Being able to respond first, while waiting for medical professionals to arrive, is essential to help others and save lives.
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Wed 20 Sep 08:00 - Wed 20 Sep 16:30
    Christchurch
    Session 2
    Thu 21 Sep 08:00 - Thu 21 Sep 12:00
    Christchurch
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