This course will equip you with the skills and confidence to confidently deal with first aid emergencies at home or at work. It covers NZQA unit standards 6402, 6401, and 6400. This is the first aid course for anyone who requires a first aid certificate that meets NZQA and the most common WorkSafe requirements.
This is a 12 hour course made up of 8 hours class time with a self-directed learning homework.
Course content
Topics covered during the course include:
- The role of the Workplace First Aider
- Recognising first aid problems
- Managing an emergency scene
- Identifying and obtaining appropriate medical help
- Identifying and using appropriate first aid equipment
- Priorities in first aid
- Basic life support assessment (DRSABCD) CPR, choking, shock and bleeding
- Assessing and managing injuries (burns, fractures, soft tissue injuries, impalements, poisoning)
- Assessing and managing medical conditions (heart attack, asthma, anaphylaxis, stroke, seizures, diabetes)
- Managing a scene with multiple patients
This course covers NZQA unit standards 6401, 6402 & 6400.
Each Learner is provided with a Practical Training Solutions Quick Reference First Aid Guide that serves as a practical reference for emergencies and contains relevant information and practical tips on the various topics covered during the course.
