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First Aid Refesher Training
Refresh your first aid knowledge, rebuild confidence and practise the skills needed to respond effectively in an emergency.
Designed for people who have previously completed Workplace, Comprehensive or equivalent practical first aid training.
Delivered onsite by an NZ Resuscitation Council-certified Emergency Care Instructor and aligned with current ANZCOR guidelines.
$129 incl. GST per person
Group discounts are available for more than 10 participants.
Keep Your First Aid Skills Current
First aid skills can fade when they are not regularly practised.
Refresher First Aid Training revisits essential knowledge, corrects skill deterioration and gives participants an opportunity to practise responding under pressure.
Training focuses on:
Recognising emergencies early
Reassessing an injured or unwell person
Refreshing CPR and AED skills
Reinforcing correct first aid techniques
Rebuilding confidence under pressure
Making clear decisions in an emergency
Communicating and working effectively as a team
Refresher Course Eligibility
This course is intended for participants who have previously completed Workplace, Comprehensive or equivalent practical first aid training.
Participants must provide a copy of their previous first aid certificate before attending the course.
RealMed accepts eligible participants for refresher training:
While their previous certificate is current; or
Within three months of its expiry date
A first aid certificate expires after two years. The additional three months provide an eligibility window for attending refresher training, it does not extend the validity of the expired certificate.
If your certificate expired more than three months ago, you will need to complete either Workplace First Aid or Comprehensive First Aid Training.
Eligibility is subject to confirmation by RealMed First Aid.
Course Format
The course uses a blended-learning format to maximise practical training time.
Online pre-course learning
Particpants complete approximately four hours of self-paced online learning before the practical training session.
The online learning revisits essential first aid knowledge and provides an update on current emergency-care principles.
Onsite practical training
A four-hour practical session is delivered at your workplace, school or organisation.
Participants refresh their skills through hands-on activities, practical assessment and realistic emergency scenarios.
Practical session: Approximately 4.5 hours
Delivery: Onsite at your workplace or organisation
Certificate: Valid for two years
Minimum age: 16 years
Course Content
Emergency Response and Resuscitation
Scene assessment and incident management
Primary assessment using DRSABCD
Adult, child and infant CPR
Real-time CPR performance feedback
Automated External Defibrillator setup and use
Choking emergencies
Monitoring and ongoing casualty care
Bleeding and Injury Management
Bleeding control using direct pressure and dressings
Wound packing
Tourniquet application
Shock recognition and management
Fractures and dislocations
Sprains, strains and other soft-tissue injuries
Thermal burns
Medical Emergencies
Heart attack
Stroke
Asthma
Seizures
Diabetic emergencies
Severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
EpiPen administration
Poisoning emergencies
Communication and Team Response
Calling emergency services
Working effectively with other responders
Monitoring changes in the person’s condition
Providing a structured handover
Continuing care until further help arrives
Practical, Scenario-Based Refresher Training
Refresher training should be more than repeating information participants have already heard.
RealMed uses facilitated discussion, hands-on practice and realistic scenarios to identify knowledge gaps, correct techniques and rebuild confidence.
Training equipment may include:
CPR manikins with real-time performance feedback
Training AEDs
Realistic silicone wounds
Wound-packing trainers
Tourniquets and bleeding-control equipment
Scenario props and emergency-care equipment
Scenarios can be tailored to the hazards, medical risks and emergency procedures of your workplace.
What Participants Receive
Each participant receives:
A digital First Aid Manual
A keyring CPR face shield
A DRSABCD reference card
Practical training using all required equipment
A RealMed First Aid certificate valid for two years
An A5 printed First Aid Manual can be added for $25.00 incl. GST.
Who Is This Course For?
Refresher First Aid Training is suitable for:
Existing workplace first aiders
People renewing a current first aid certificate
Participants within three months of their certificate’s expiry date
Workplaces maintaining first aid capability
Schools and education staff
Community organisations
Staff wanting to rebuild their practical confidence
Teams requiring updated emergency-response training
Participants must be at least 16 years old and able to complete the practical CPR requirements. Please contact us before the course if a participant may require reasonable adjustments.
Refresher or Full First Aid Training?
Choose Refresher First Aid if:
You have previously completed practical first aid training
Your certificate is current or expired within the previous three months
You can provide a copy of your previous certificate
You need to refresh your skills and receive a new RealMed certificate
Choose Workplace or Comprehensive First Aid if:
You have not previously completed a first aid course
You cannot provide evidence of your previous training
Your certificate expired more than three months ago
You want more time to develop your practical skills
You are moving into a workplace with different or higher risks
Legal Requirements
New Zealand workplaces must provide adequate first aid equipment, facilities and access to an adequate number of trained first aiders.
A workplace’s first aid arrangements should reflect its size, location, workforce, identified hazards and likely emergency-service response time.
WorkSafe recommends that workplace first aiders receive training from an NZQA-accredited organisation.
RealMed First Aid is not an NZQA-accredited provider and does not award or renew NZQA unit standards. Our training is delivered by an NZ Resuscitation Council-approved Emergency Care Instructor, aligned with current ANZCOR guidelines and tailored to the needs and risks of each workplace.
Participants who successfully complete the course receive a RealMed First Aid certificate valid for two years.
If your employer, industry body, contract or organisation specifically requires NZQA unit standards, you should select an NZQA-accredited training provider.
Our focus is simple: preparing people to respond effectively in real emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Refresher First Aid Training?
Refresher First Aid Training updates and reinforces the knowledge and practical skills developed during previous first aid training.
The course revisits CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding, injuries, burns and common medical emergencies.
Who can attend a refresher course?
You must have previously completed Workplace, Comprehensive or equivalent practical first aid training.
You will need to provide a copy of your previous first aid certificate so RealMed can confirm your eligibility.
Can I attend if my certificate has expired?
Yes, provided your certificate expired no more than three months before the refresher course date.
The three-month period allows you to remain eligible for refresher training. It does not mean your expired certificate remains current during that period.
If your certificate expired more than three months ago, you will need to complete a full Workplace or Comprehensive First Aid course.
How is the course delivered?
Participants complete approximately four hours of self-paced online learning before attending a four-hour onsite practical session.
The practical session uses hands-on activities, performance feedback and realistic scenarios to reinforce essential skills.
How long is the new certificate valid?
The RealMed First Aid certificate is valid for two years from the date the refresher course is successfully completed.
ANZCOR recommends that CPR skills be refreshed at least annually.
Does this course renew NZQA unit standards?
No. RealMed First Aid is not an NZQA-accredited provider, and the refresher course does not award or renew NZQA unit standards.
Participants receive a RealMed First Aid certificate after successfully completing the course.
If your workplace specifically requires current NZQA unit standards, this course may not be suitable.
Can we combine Refresher and Comprehensive participants?
Yes. Refresher and Comprehensive First Aid participants can train together during the practical session.
Refresher participants complete their required training and finish earlier, while Comprehensive participants continue with the additional course content.
Can the training be tailored to our workplace?
Yes. Let us know if your workplace has identified hazards, medical risks or emergency procedures that you would like covered in more detail.
Do you provide the training equipment?
Yes. RealMed provides all CPR manikins, training AEDs, medical equipment, realistic training props and other resources required for the course.
Where is the training delivered?
Training is delivered onsite at your workplace, school or organisation.
RealMed First Aid is based in Palmerston North and delivers mobile training throughout the Central and Lower North Island, with wider New Zealand delivery available by arrangement.
Are group discounts available?
Yes. Additional discounts are available for groups of more than 10 participants.
Refresh Your Skills and Rebuild Confidence
Keep your first aid knowledge current and be ready to respond when an emergency occurs.
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