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First Aid Courses

A brief overview of the different first aid courses we run here at Triple One Care.

Workplace First Aid NZQA Unit Standard 26551 and 26552

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Assess the scene for hazards,
Assess the casualty for life-threatening conditions,
Provide first aid for life-threatening conditions.

Meets the minimum qualification requirements for a workplace first aider. Programmes designed to meet the minimum requirements for persons to be certified as first aiders in the workplace will also need to take into account the Department of Labour guidelines and meet the New Zealand Qualifications Authority requirements.

Outdoor First Aid with NZQA Unit Standard 424

This unit standard is intended for people who wish, or are required, to manage emergency care for a period of two to twelve hours during an outdoor recreation activity.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Explain long-term management requirements for an emergency care situation in an outdoor recreation environment,
Assess and manage a patient’s condition long-term in an outdoor recreation environment.

Marine Medic NZQA Unit Standard 4134

People credited with this unit standard are able to apply immediate first aid treatment on board a vessel, and operate and apply life support equipment and techniques.

Pre Hospital Emergency Care (P.H.E.C) NZQA Unit Standards 25411, 25412, 14473

Industries that require this intensive training are:

Adventure Tourism
Outdoor Education Facilities
Extreme Locations Personnel
Mining Companies
Marine Medics
First Aid Instructors
Coastguard
Volunteer First Aid Medics

Wilderness Medic

A thorough course specific to those who may have to manage a casualty for extended periods (1-3 days). Evaluation and patient care skills are taught to improvise and treat fractures, dislocations, injury syndromes, spinal, abdominal emergencies and environmental challenges. Detailed recordings are documented for handover to Rescue Services. Skills are also learnt to operate rescue equipment so you understand concepts such as spinal immobilisation, traction splinting and advanced life support. These concepts are improvised in the outdoors but can also be used to help Emergency Services when they arrive.

Child Care First Aid NZQA Unit Standard 25459

This unit standard is for people who have responsibility for young children, including those who provide home-based education and care services for young children.

People credited with this unit standard are able to provide first aid for young children.

E-Learning (On-Line First Aid Course)

First aid has traditionally been taught in a classroom style but at Triple One Care we know that people learn in different ways and at different speeds. This course has been designed so that you can complete it at your own pace, in your own time. Not only will you learn more effectively but you will also have more fun learning. Also known as T.O.O.L.

New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC) Level 2 - 6

These courses are for Health Professionals requiring regular updates for their certifications or licences. Each participant is assessed under the NZRC guidelines.

Advanced First Aid

This is a 16hr course specialising in extended patient care and extrication and is for those who require a higher level of knowledge or are involved in high risk activities. The refresher is required every 2 years and lasts for 9 hrs. This refresher also acts as the PHEC refresher.