Advanced CPR for Health Professionals | First Aid Training

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This course is a 4-hours advanced resuscitation and first aid programme that is ideal for healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff. The course covers basic principles of managing Adult collapse (previously known as CPR level 4)

PURPOSE

The aim of this 4-hour non-assessed course is to refresh learners' skills, knowledge and confidence when providing advanced first aid in emergency situations. The course emphasises practical skills in an interactive learning environment.

RECOMMENDED FOR

This course is equivalent to the CORE Immediate Adult programme and recommended for health professionals, including nurses, dental specialists, radiographers, physiotherapists, chiropractors and other non-clinical staff (previously known as CPR level 4).

WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS

The course contains theory and practical scenarios covering the following topics:

Collapse management
Basic adult resuscitation
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
Foreign body airway obstruction
Advanced resuscitation techniques
Use of oxygen in cardiac arrest
Basic airway adjuncts
Drugs in cardiac arrest

PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS

The course is suited to those who know and understand Basic Life Support and are trained in a healthcare-related profession.

Learners must be physically capable of kneeling on the floor to do CPR.

Important note: this course does not replace the Workplace first aid compliant training nor the required biannual First aid recertification.

COST

The price includes a First Aid Manual book and CPR valve keyring: $250 incl. GST per person

Group booking: $1750+GST for up to 12 people

If you wish for us to provide a quote, please email: info@firstaidcompany.nz or call: 0800 12 13 20 and one of our specialists will be in touch.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The First Aid Training Company: Primary First Aid (CPR)

Primary First Aid (CPR)

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Advanced First Aid CORE CPR Level 4 courses

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The First Aid Training Company: Everyday first aid

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The First Aid Training Company: School Staff First Aid for teachers

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Work safe class for workplace first aid

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The First Aid Training Company: Workplace Extensive First Aid course

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This course is a 12-hours comprehensive first aid programme. Extended first aid is ideal for moderate to high-risk workplaces and will cover all relevant topics and equip your team with required first aid skills.

In-house Workplace First Aid courses

Private First Aid

If you require group training, we can arrange a suitable in-house course at your workplace or another preferred location for your convenience. We also offer the most competitive rates in the industry when comparing courses with other accredited training providers.

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