Outdoor First Aid Course Outline
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, guide, or professional, this course will prepare you to respond effectively to a wide range of injuries and medical conditions.

Course
Outline
Course Length: 16 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
Outdoor Specific
- Record keeping
- Evacuation
- Stings & Bites
- Resource Management
- Victim prioritisation
Unit Standards
Assessment against NZQA Unit Standards
- 6402: Provide basic life support
- 6401: Provide first aid
- 6400: Manage first aid in an emergency situation
Completing this course also meets your workplace first aid requirements for medium to high risk workplaces.
Prerequisites
- English language proficiency
- Physical agility (bending and kneeling)
Reading
View/Download the recommended pre-course reading
Designed For
Delivered over 2 days (16 hours), this comprehensive Outdoor First Aid course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to handle medical emergencies in outdoor settings. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, guide, or professional, this course will prepare you to respond effectively to a wide range of injuries and medical conditions.
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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08Apr
Outdoor First Aid
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 DaysThis comprehensive Outdoor First Aid course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to handle medical emergencies in outdoor settings. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, guide, or professional, this course will prepare you to respond effectively to a wide range of injuries and medical conditions. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.Sessions
Session 1
Tue 08 Apr 08:00 - Tue 08 Apr 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Wed 09 Apr 08:00 - Wed 09 Apr 16:30Christchurch- $295.00 incl. GST
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15May
Outdoor First Aid
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 DaysThis comprehensive Outdoor First Aid course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to handle medical emergencies in outdoor settings. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, guide, or professional, this course will prepare you to respond effectively to a wide range of injuries and medical conditions. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.Sessions
Session 1
Thu 15 May 08:00 - Thu 15 May 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Fri 16 May 08:00 - Fri 16 May 16:30Christchurch- $295.00 incl. GST
Register5 places remaining -
24Jun
Outdoor First Aid
ChristchurchDelivered over 2 DaysThis comprehensive Outdoor First Aid course is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to handle medical emergencies in outdoor settings. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, guide, or professional, this course will prepare you to respond effectively to a wide range of injuries and medical conditions. Includes assessment for Unit Standards: 6402, 6401 & 6400.Sessions
Session 1
Tue 24 Jun 08:00 - Tue 24 Jun 16:30ChristchurchSession 2
Wed 25 Jun 08:00 - Wed 25 Jun 16:30Christchurch- $295.00 incl. GST
Register6 places remaining
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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