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Our Workplace First Aid Course is ideal for workplaces with low-risk environments. It equips participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide effective first aid.
The course emphasizes hands-on, practical training in an engaging and interactive learning environment.
This course is taught in line with current ANZCOR Basic Life Support (BLS) guidelines by certified NZRC Emergency Care Instructors and meets Basic Trained Responder requirements within the NZRC Responder Training Framework, providing skills and training that support employers in meeting legislative requirements for workplace first aid.
The training includes a mix of theoretical learning and practical scenarios, covering:
π©ΌΒ Scene assessment & management
πΒ Primary assessment
π«Β Adult, child & infant CPR (QCPR app provides real-time feedback on technique)
β‘Β Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
π€²Β Choking first aid techniques
π©ΈΒ Bleeding Control (tourniquet, wound packing, pressure)Β Β
π’Β Shock management
π¦΄Β Injuries (Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains & Strains)
πΒ Medical emergencies (Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, Seizures, Asthma)
πΒ Anaphylaxis and how to use an EpiPen
π₯Β Burns (Thermal)
β οΈΒ Poisoning emergencies
Our course combines in-person training with self-paced online learning:
πΒ 5 hours in a classroom setting
π»Β 3 hours of self-paced online pre-course learning
π³ $149 incl GST - includes:Β
π First Aid Manual Flipbook (digital)
π‘οΈ Pocket Face Shield
πͺͺ DRSABCD Card
π² QCPR AppΒ
π² AED Locations App
β Optional Add-on
π A5 Printed First Aid Manual - $15 + GST
π¬π§Β The course is delivered in English, and a basic understanding of English is required.
π§ββοΈΒ Participants must be physically able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR.
πΒ Participants must be at least 16 years old, unless they have parental consent.
WorkSafe recommends NZQA-accredited first aid training, but it is not a legal requirement. Employers may choose any competent provider that meets the needs and risks of their workplace.
At RealMed, we issue two-year first aid certificates, follow the latest ANZCOR guidelines, and specialise in practical, scenario-based training.
Your team gains real skills that work in real emergencies β delivered onsite and tailored to your workplace.
What is an Workplace First Aid Course?
The Workplace First Aid Course offers training in first aid skills, including CPR, AED usage, and injury management, to effectively respond to common medical emergencies.
Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for individuals in low-risk workplaces.
How long does Workplace First Aid certification last?
Certification is valid for 2 years, after which a refresher course is required.
Do I get a certificate after completing this course?
Yes! Youβll receive a first aid e-certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Do you offer NZQA accredited courses?
No β RealMed is not an NZQA-accredited provider.
However, NZQA accreditation is not required for workplace first aid training. WorkSafe allows employers to choose any competent provider that meets the needs and risks of their workplace.
We issue recognised two-year first aid certificates, follow ANZCOR guidelines for CPR, and provide training that is often more practical, more realistic, and more relevant than standard NZQA unit-standard courses.
Our courses include hands-on scenarios, Control the Bleed, tourniquets, wound packing, and high-stress decision-making β the skills people actually need in real emergencies.
Explore our latest guides designed to help schools and businesses understand their legal, practical, and safety obligations:
π Workplace First Aid Requirements β What Businesses Need to Know
A clear breakdown of what every organisation must have in place to stay compliant and keep staff safe.
π What WorkSafe Says About First Aid Training β And How RealMed Fits In
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π First Aid in Schools β Building a Safer Learning Environment
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