This course is an 8-hour ‘core programme’ for workplace first aid. Work Safe First Aid is perfect for low and medium-risk workplaces and will prepare your team to respond to the most common emergencies.
PURPOSE
This 8-hour course gives learners skills, knowledge and confidence when providing essential first aid. The course emphasises practical skills in a fun and interactive learning environment.
This course meets the qualifying requirements for Basic Life Support according to current New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines and the legislative requirements for the provision of workplace first aid.
RECOMMENDED FOR
This course is ideal for first aiders in low-risk workplaces and anyone who wants to learn necessary first aid skills. It is suited to those new to first aid or for renewing your certificate if it was issued more than two years ago.
WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS
The course contains theory and practical scenarios covering the following topics:
- Scene assessment & management
- Primary assessment
- CPR and choking
- Bleeding and shock
- Muscular-skeletal injuries
- Medical emergencies
- Burns and poisoning
PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS
The course is taught in English, and a reasonable understanding of English will be required. If you are concerned about your English, you may contact us to discuss the option of having your interpreter attend the course with you.
Learners must be physically capable of kneeling on the floor to do CPR.
TRAINING OPTIONS
You may choose one of these ways to complete your training, which can reduce your time in the classroom and give you more flexibility.
- Classroom – Complete all training in the classroom (8 hours of training and assessment)
- Blended – Complete your pre-course learning online, reducing your classroom session by 4 hours (4 hours of training and assessment in the classroom)
COST
The price includes a First Aid Manual book: $149 incl. GST per person
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