Course Overview

What You Will Learn

• ✅ Basic life support and CPR techniques
• ✅ Manage medical emergencies such as choking, burns, and bleeding.
• ✅ How to use and AED (Automated External Defibriliator).
• ✅ Respond to common workplace and home incidents.
• ✅ Hands-on scenario-based training for real-world emergencies.
• ✅ NZQA-aligned certification and compliance.

Who This Course is For

• Community groups and marae supporting local first aid.
• Civil Defence and emergency response teams.
• Businesses, schools, and organisations that need first aiders on-site.
• Parents, caregivers, and individuals wanting life-saving skills.
• Volunteer and nonprofit groups involved in community safety.

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

• ✔ Performing CPR and AED use for adults, children, and infants.
• ✔ Treating common injuries such as burns, fractures, and wounds.
• ✔ Recognizing and responding to medical emergencies like heart attacks and strokes.
• ✔ Managing breathing difficulties, seizures, and allergic reactions.
• ✔ Providing first aid assistance in a variety of emergency situations.

Requirements

• No prior experience required – suitable for all skill levels.

Other

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