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First Aid Level 1 or First Aid Refresher (54854)

Wednesday 22nd June 8:00am - 12:00pm
VHNZ, 24A Peterkin St, Taita, Lower Hutt 5019
The course "First Aid Level 1 or First Aid Refresher (54854)" has finished

Purpose

The aim of this course is to train a person to be capable of providing immediate first aid in an emergency situation in order to preserve life, promote recovery and prevent the casualty's condition from worsening. We suggest this level 1 course to those who already have industry safety rescue components built into other training.

 

COMPULSORY PRE-LEARNING:

Candidates MUST complete the online pre-learn assessment prior to the course. The online pre-learn assessment certificate will be available to you when you complete the online assessment. You will need to bring the certificate to your face-to-face training and assessment in either hard copy of electronic format.

If candidates does not complete their online pre-learn assessment prior to the face-to-face practical training and assessment course there are two options:

1. Candidate can stay and attend the face-to-face practical training and assessment course then be issued a non-unit standard based certificate upon successful completion. CANDIDATE WILL NOT BE AWARDED THE NZQA UNIT STANDARDS. 

2. Candidate can leave the course and contact a VHNZ representative to re-book onto a later course date. There will be no refund and full course fees will be charged for the new booking.

 

Course Objectives

The course contains online theory and face to face practical assessments covering the following topics:

  • Overview of HSW regulations relating to accidents in the workplace
  • Approaching an accident scene - hazard management 
  • Primary assessment - workplace specific
  • CPR - adult/child/infant
  • Choking - adult/child/infant
  • AED operation
  • Soft tissue injuries - sprains and strains

TRAUMA TOPICS

  • Shock and the recovery position
  • External and internal bleeding 
  • Burns and scalds
  • Fractures and dislocations

MEDICAL TOPICS

  • Breathing difficulties
  • Heart conditions
  • Stroke and seizures
  • Allergies and anaphylaxis

 

NZQA Unit Standards

6401 - Provide basic first aid

6402 - Provide basic life support

 

Pre-Requisite

Pre-requisite for 6401: 6402 - Provide basic life support

First Aid Refresher: Candidates MUST hold previous first aid certification (within 2 years). 

 

Course Duration

Compulsory online first aid pre-learn quiz + 4 hour face-to-face practical training and assessment. 

 

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Purpose The aim of this course is to train a person to be capable of providing immediate first aid in an emergency situation... more

First Aid - Level 1 (US 6401, 6402) $165.00 +GST
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First Aid Refresher $135.00 +GST
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Available 8 Jul 2021 - 23 Jun 2022

You can pay for this booking by: Internet Banking, Pay on Account, Charge Card or Credit/Debit Card

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