Advanced First Aid Course
Assessment for NZQA Unit Standards 25411, 25412 and 14473 available
Advanced courses
The course is designed to prepare providers who are most likely to respond to a medical emergency due to their occupation or interests including Fire-fighters, Police Officers, Fisheries Officers, Lifeguards, Emergency Team members, high risk workplace safety officers or voluntary Rescue Teams and Emergency Response Teams.
Pre-hospital Emergency Care Course ( 3-5 day course ) from $650.00
1. Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Course
Assessment for unit standards in Pre-Hospital Emergency Care 25411, 25412 and 14473 available through Medic First Aid
Nb. Unit standards 25411, 25412 and 14473 are to be replaced by December 2019 with the 2932* series: "Emergency Care - First Response".
The PHEC course is suited to those who work in high-risk environments or are more likely to be required to respond in a medical emergency.
It is a 3-5 Day course ( 8 hour days ) and includes an assessment day. Course length depends on your specific needs and group size.
You must already have NZQA units 6400, 6401 and 6402 (or 26551 and 26552) to attend.
The course is designed to prepare providers who are most likely to respond to a medical emergency due to their occupation or interests including Fire-fighters, Police Officers, Fisheries Officers, Lifeguards, Emergency Team members, high risk workplace safety officers or voluntary Rescue Teams and Emergency Response Teams.
Introduces an enhanced patient assessment process, integration of advanced equipment and techniques and meets delivery requirements of Pre-Hospital units 25411, 25412 and 14473.
We are able to tailor the course to your specific workplace / environment and put more weight on topics and skills that are relevant to your situation.
The course is interactive, practical and physical but you will have the skills and confidence to make a difference and prepare a patient for Emergency Medical Services.
Scenarios will be worked through in the classroom as well as "in the field" for realism - this is an essential part of learning the process. You must be physically fit and able to participate in all exercises.
Assessment for unit standards in Pre-Hospital Emergency Care 25411, 25412 and 14473 available through Medic First Aid
Nb. Unit standards 25411, 25412 and 14473 are to be replaced by December 2019 with the 2932* series: "Emergency Care - First Response".
The PHEC course is suited to those who work in high-risk environments or are more likely to be required to respond in a medical emergency.
It is a 3-5 Day course ( 8 hour days ) and includes an assessment day. Course length depends on your specific needs and group size.
You must already have NZQA units 6400, 6401 and 6402 (or 26551 and 26552) to attend.
The course is designed to prepare providers who are most likely to respond to a medical emergency due to their occupation or interests including Fire-fighters, Police Officers, Fisheries Officers, Lifeguards, Emergency Team members, high risk workplace safety officers or voluntary Rescue Teams and Emergency Response Teams.
Introduces an enhanced patient assessment process, integration of advanced equipment and techniques and meets delivery requirements of Pre-Hospital units 25411, 25412 and 14473.
We are able to tailor the course to your specific workplace / environment and put more weight on topics and skills that are relevant to your situation.
The course is interactive, practical and physical but you will have the skills and confidence to make a difference and prepare a patient for Emergency Medical Services.
Scenarios will be worked through in the classroom as well as "in the field" for realism - this is an essential part of learning the process. You must be physically fit and able to participate in all exercises.
topics covered by the PHEC course
The above course covers the following :
Scene assessment and safety
Managing an emergency
Hazard identification
Recognition and First Aid management of unconscious persons
Airway management, choking etc
Breathing problems
Cardiac events
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillators
Spinal injuries
Choking
Bleeding
Allergic reactions
Seizures
Strokes
Burns
Poisons
Broken bones
Shock
Asthma
Diabetes
Soft tissue injuries
Scene assessment and safety
Managing an emergency
Hazard identification
Recognition and First Aid management of unconscious persons
Airway management, choking etc
Breathing problems
Cardiac events
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillators
Spinal injuries
Choking
Bleeding
Allergic reactions
Seizures
Strokes
Burns
Poisons
Broken bones
Shock
Asthma
Diabetes
Soft tissue injuries
Upon completion you will have the ability to provide immediate advanced first aid in any situation and have familiarity with basic emergency equipment. You will also get a Medics On Scene Certificate of Achievement (PHEC) or NZQA Certification if you chose that assessment option.