Course Overview

This Advanced First Aid course provides participants with the skills and confidence to respond to complex medical emergencies in both community and workplace settings. Designed for individuals who require a higher level of first aid training, this course covers advanced patient care, trauma response, and life-saving interventions. It aligns with NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401 & 6402, ensuring national recognition and compliance.

What You Will Learn

• ✅ Advanced assessment of medical emergencies and trauma situations.
• ✅ Managing life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest, shock, and major bleeding.
• ✅ Performing CPR, AED use, and airway management for adults, children, and infants.
• ✅ Handling fractures, burns, head injuries, and environmental emergencies.
• ✅ Triage and multi-casualty incident management.
• ✅ Responding to medical conditions such as diabetes, seizures, and anaphylaxis.
• ✅ Hands-on scenario-based training to reinforce real-world application.
• ✅ NZQA-aligned certification and compliance.

Who This Course is For

• Emergency responders, Civil Defence teams, and frontline personnel.
• Workplace first aiders, health and safety officers, and security teams.
• Community groups.
• Those in remote locations.

Key Activities Covered (NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401 & 6402)

• ✔ Advanced patient assessment and medical emergency decision-making.
• ✔ Managing serious trauma, including severe bleeding and fractures.
• ✔ CPR and AED use, including advanced airway management.
• ✔ Coordinating emergency response efforts in high-pressure situations.
• ✔ Understanding NZQA standards for workplace and community first aid.

Requirements

• Basic first aid training is recommended but not required.

Other

• Duration: 1-2-day intensive training.
• Certification: NZQA unit standard registration available.
• Location: On-site or designated training facility,