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 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)
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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16Oct
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 16 Oct 08:00 - Mon 16 Oct 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Tue 17 Oct 08:00 - Tue 17 Oct 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST
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31Oct
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
Tue 31 Oct 08:00 - Tue 31 Oct 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Wed 01 Nov 08:00 - Wed 01 Nov 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST
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13Nov
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDeliverd 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 13 Nov 08:00 - Mon 13 Nov 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Tue 14 Nov 08:00 - Tue 14 Nov 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST
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30Nov
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
Thu 30 Nov 08:00 - Thu 30 Nov 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Fri 01 Dec 08:00 - Fri 01 Dec 12:00Christchurch- $220.00 incl. GST