Workplace Comprehensive

THIS COURSE IS A COMPREHENSIVE WORKPLACE COURSE.

This Meditrain first aid course is ideal for all industries, sports clubs, team coaches etc. It meets the requirements Worksafe NZ and is accredited for NZQA Unit Standards 6402, 6401 and 6400

If your work involves the use of machinery, working outdoors, on building sites, in forestry, kiwifruit etc you would be required to complete a comprehensive workplace as it covers a wide array of topics that are suitable to your place of work & also meets the guidelines set out by Global Gap for orchard workers.


These courses can also be completed on your site, or other areas if required. 

You will be required to complete a self directed learning assessment for this course & bring it with you on the day - this will be emailed out to you prior to the course.

Comprehensive: Topics include...

Recognise and provide basic life support (NZQA unit standard 6402):

  • Overview of regulations relating to accidents in the workplace
  • Approaching an Accident Scene
  • Scene Safety
  • Scene Assessment & management
  • Barriers
  • Primary Assessment
  • Rescue Breathing - adult / child / infant
  • CPR - adult / child / infant
  • AEDs / Defibrillators
  • Choking - adult / child / infant – Conscious and Unconscious

Recognise and provide first aid for (NZQA unit standard 6401):

  • External and Internal bleeding
  • Shock & Recovery Position
  • Heart Conditions
  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Illness Assessment
  • Seizures
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes
  • Poisoning
  • Burns & Scalds
  • Fractures & dislocations
  • Soft tissue injuries - sprains & strains

Recognise and provide first aid for (NZQA unit standard 6400):

  • Allergic reactions
  • Heat exposure
  • Hypothermia
  • Crushing injuries
  • Head injuries and concussions
  • Eye injuries
  • Crushing injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Triage - managing multiple casualties

STUDENT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE: STUDENT ID REQUIRED

Course Duration:

Refresher: 4 1/2 hrs class time + a self directed learning assessment.
*You must provide a copy of your previous certificate to ensure you are valid for this course - you need to have previously completed Unit Standards 6402, 6401 & 6400 & refreshed them every two years*

Full: 8 hrs class time + a self directed learning assessment.

Course Resources:

Pre-Course Learning: You are required to complete this prior to the course & bring with you on the day of the course.

Course Materials Supplied:

Comprehensive / Basic First Aid Manual, Home Emergency Plan, Wall Certificate and Wallet Card.

NZQA Unit Standards:

6400, 6401 & 6402

Course Fee:

Full Course: $220.00

Student Price: $190.00

Refresher: $130.00