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
- 6402: Provide basic life support
- 6401: Provide first aid
- 6400: Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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
Note: First aid courses are non-refundable. See our full Terms & Conditions for more details.
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28Aug
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 DaysAlso known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.Sessions
Session 1
Thu 28 Aug 08:00 - Thu 28 Aug 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Fri 29 Aug 08:00 - Fri 29 Aug 12:00Christchurch- $235.00 incl. GST
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29Aug
Comprehensive Add-On Course (4 Hours)
4 hours, 08:00 AM - 12:00 PMUpgrade your 8 hour Everyday Workplace First Aid course to a full Comprehensive First Aid Certificate. You must have previously achieved Unit Standards 6402 and 6401 to register for this session- $95.00 incl. GST
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30Aug
Comprehensive First Aid with Pre-Reading (12 Hours)
1 day, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM8 hours classroom learning with 4 hours Pre-reading and assessment. Also known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.- $245.00 incl. GST
Register4 places remaining -
03Sep
Comprehensive First Aid with Pre-Reading (12 Hours)
1 day, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM8 hours classroom learning with 4 hours Pre-reading and assessment. Also known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.- $235.00 incl. GST
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08Sep
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 DaysAlso known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.Sessions
Session 1
Mon 08 Sep 08:00 - Mon 08 Sep 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Tue 09 Sep 08:00 - Tue 09 Sep 12:00Christchurch- $235.00 incl. GST
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09Sep
Comprehensive Add-On Course (4 Hours)
4 hours, 08:00 AM - 12:00 PMUpgrade your 8 hour Everyday Workplace First Aid course to a full Comprehensive First Aid Certificate. You must have previously achieved Unit Standards 6402 and 6401 to register for this session- $95.00 incl. GST
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11Sep
Comprehensive First Aid with Pre-Reading (12 Hours)
Panmure, Auckland1 day, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM8 hours classroom learning with 4 hours Pre-reading and assessment. Also known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.- $235.00 incl. GST
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18Sep
Comprehensive First Aid with Pre-Reading (12 Hours)
1 day, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM8 hours classroom learning with 4 hours Pre-reading and assessment. Also known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.- $235.00 incl. GST
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20Sep
Comprehensive First Aid with Pre-Reading (12 Hours)
1 day, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM8 hours classroom learning with 4 hours Pre-reading and assessment. Also known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.- $245.00 incl. GST
Register4 places remaining -
24Sep
Comprehensive First Aid (12 Hours)
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 DaysAlso known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.Sessions
Session 1
Wed 24 Sep 08:00 - Wed 24 Sep 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Thu 25 Sep 08:00 - Thu 25 Sep 12:00Christchurch- $235.00 incl. GST
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25Sep
Comprehensive Add-On Course (4 Hours)
4 hours, 08:00 AM - 12:00 PMUpgrade your 8 hour Everyday Workplace First Aid course to a full Comprehensive First Aid Certificate. You must have previously achieved Unit Standards 6402 and 6401 to register for this session- $95.00 incl. GST
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29Sep
Comprehensive First Aid with Pre-Reading (12 Hours)
1 day, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM8 hours classroom learning with 4 hours Pre-reading and assessment. Also known as Level 2, this Comprehensive First Aid course is recommended for all workplaces, especially those with a medium-to-high risk profile. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.- $235.00 incl. GST
Unit Standards
Assessment against NZQA Unit Standards
- 6402: Provide basic life support
- 6401: Provide first aid
- 6400: Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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