Upcoming Courses
Monday, 16th March 2026
March 16, 2026 8:00 am
March 18, 2026 3:30 pm
Classic Flyers, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Course Information
Course Information
$900.00
per person excl gst
Course Units
(NOTE: This unit standard may be an end in itself, or be used by those who intend to become emergency care first responders. Unit standard 14473, 25411, and 25412 were replaced by 29321)
Duration
The course is our most advanced first aid course and is three (3) days long, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. It combines theoretical and practical sessions, and students are assessed continuously during the course. Upon successful completion, the certificate is valid for two years.
Location
At our training centre, or if you would prefer, we can provide training at your workplace.
Attendee Numbers
Min 6 and Maximum of 12
Course Description
This course is intended for those working in higher risk industries, such as surf life saving, rescue teams, ambulance, FENZ, coastguard, construction high risk and many more. People credited with this course are able to use advanced airway, breathing management and circulation techniques and /or devices that includes administration of medical oxygen, oropharyngeal airway devices for airway support, bag valve mask ventilation, medication administration, O2 saturation monitoring and using AED/defibrillation. Monitoring of vitals, safe moving of patients using stretchers, lifting devices and sheets. Conduct secondary surveys, history taking, documentation and patient handover.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Assess and manage the scene of an emergency situation.
- Perform a primary survey to identify any life threats.
- Perform a secondary survey.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe patient moving and lifting techniques without injury to self, patient or others.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of devices and/or techniques to manage patients in an emergency.
- Monitor patients and provide information in an emergency.
- Recognise signs of stress in self and apply appropriate strategies to mitigate effects.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of requirements relating to patient information and documenting events.
Entry Criteria
Prerequisites: Participants must have a current first aid certificate or refresher certificate at the time of assessment (US 6400 or US 23406) or can be completed on the first day of the course if required, and must have completed a pre-course assignment. The pre-course assignment will be emailed to you with the confirmation upon registration for this course.
Numeracy and Literacy: Students must be able to write, speak, and understand basic English to complete the assessments.
Students must be 16 years or older to attend this course.
Students must be able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR and advanced airway management, and be physically capable of assisting with a casualty lift. If you have students with physical limitations, please contact us to discuss.
Group Bookings Made Easy
We offer sessions for larger groups, delivered at your workplace or ours, to meet your specific safety needs.
Meet Your Instructor
William Lightfoot
HSE Specialist Trainer & Advisor
William is an experienced safety leader and trainer with 15+ years delivering impactful workplace compliance solutions.