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Public or 

Foundation 

Foundation certificate in first aid (basic) 

One day/ 8 hour course 

NZQA Units 6401/ 6402 

Meets workplace requirements

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What you will learn... -Gain the confidence to act when faced with minor injuries, through to life threatening emergency situations. -Practice first aid and basic life support techniques in a safe and supportive environment -Learn valuable knowledge and skills for life

What topics are covered? 6401- Provide first aid Topics covered:  Methods for patient assessment and treatment for: Medical conditions such as  • Heart attack  • Stroke  / CVA • Seizure • Diabetes (type 1 &2) • Asthma  Trauma such as  • Wounds  • Sprains & Strains • Soft Tissue Injury • Fractures / bone injury,  • Burns • Common poisons and poisoning • The contents of First Aid Kit and their use / basic dressings / bandaging & more. 6402 - Provide basic life support Topics covered: • Primary survey (DRSABCD) •Risks and hazards.  • Infection control/Cross infection / blood borne pathogens (Hepatitis, H.I.V. etc.)  • Accessing help in an emergency. • Basic Life Support (CPR) to NZ Resuscitation Council Standard for an Adult, Child and Infant. Safety. • Manage a foreign body airway obstruction for an Adult, Child and Infant.  • A.E.D training and demonstration for adult, child and infant.  • Provide first aid management for a person in shock  • Manage bleeding in a life threatening situation.

Public / Private groups

$140 pp (gst inc)

Book a place on a public course- located Kaitaia, KeriKeri & Mangonui

or enquire about your workplace of group 
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