Description
Topics
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Decision making processes when faced with medical or traumatic injury
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The basic life support mnemonic – DRSABCD, which covers choking, CPR and defibrillation
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Common medical emergencies – sudden cardiac arrest, heart-attack, asthma, seizures, stroke, diabetes, poisoning, fractures, dislocations, soft-tissue injury and burns.
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Mental health in first aid
It also includes our full Stop the Bleed® unit which covers:
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Identification and management of different types of traumatic injury
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Identification and management of life-threatening bleeding
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Use of equipment such as tourniquet, compression bandage and chest seals
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Wound packing
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Post control casualty care and traumatic hypothermia prevention
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Foreign bodies and amputations
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Requirements
This course is hands-on and involves several practical components. If you’re dealing with injuries or medical conditions that might impact your participation, we encourage you to reach out to us in advance.
We do not offer refunds for our courses. It’s important that you review our full Terms and Conditions before enrolling to understand our policies fully.
For those seeking to have their credits uploaded to the NZQA database, remember to bring a valid photo ID on the day of the course. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s licence, an 18+ card, or a passport.
Student Numbers
Min: 10
Max: 15
Course outcomes
Unit Standard 6402
Provide Basic Life Support
Unit Standard 6401
Provide First Aid
PracMed NZ Stop the Bleed®
NZ's Original Haemorrhage Control Course
Site Requirements
To run this as a on-site private course, we require a training space with adequate room for practical activities. At any stage, half of the group will be working on partners lying on the ground - we need ample space for them to work safely. As it is quite practical, the room needs to be well ventilated.
We'll need two tables, enough chairs for the participants and space for the projector to display. We're happy to use your AV set up if you have one.
Certification Text
NZQA Unit Standards
NZQA Unit Standards
This course awards the Foundation First Aid Certificate.
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6402 – Provide Basic Life Support
- 6401 – Provide First Aid