Pricing

First Aid Level 1 - BLENDED Course (COMPULSORY online Pre-Learn)
Price (Per Person): $165 + GST
Company Booking: Please contact your Vertical Horizonz representative on 0800 72 33 848

Refresher Price (Per Person): $135 + GST
Refresher Company Booking: $1,550 + GST

First Aid Level 1 - Full Face to Face Course: Please contact your Vertical Horizonz representative on 0800 72 33 848
 

Pre-learning

In order to meet NZQA time requirements for these Unit Standards, candidates MUST complete the online pre-learning course and quiz prior to attendance at the practical course.

If the pre-learning is not completed, Candidates must complete the full 8 hours required by NZQA, or may be required to attend another day after completion of the pre-learning (Applies to NZQA unit Standards only).

Purpose

The aim of this course is to train a person to be capable of providing immediate first aid in an emergency situation in order to preserve life, promote recovery and prevent the casualty’s condition from worsening. We suggest this level 1 course to those who already have industry safety rescue components built into other training.

Course Objectives

The course contains theory and practical assessments covering the following topics:

• Overview of HSW Act regulations relating to accidents in the workplace
• Approaching an accident scene – hazard management
• Primary assessment – workplace specific
• CPR - adult / child / infant
• Choking - adult / child / infant
• AED operation
• Soft tissue injuries – sprains and strains.

Trauma Topics

• Shock and the recovery position
• External & internal bleeding
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures and dislocations.

Medical Topics

• Breathing difficulties
• Heart conditions
• Stroke and seizures
• Allergies and anaphylaxis.