Basic First Aid

Meditrain Basic First Aid course is an ideal first aid course for anyone wanting basic first aid knowledge. 
It is most suitable for those working in an office based environment or those working in places you would class as low risk to injury.
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 which covers a wider array of topics that are suitable to your place of work.

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

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

Basic First Aid: 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

Course Duration:

6 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:

Basic Manual, Wall Certificate and Home Emergency Plan.

NZQA Unit Standards:

6401 & 6402

Course Fee:

Full Course: $165.00

Student Price: $160.00

Refresher: $130.00