Foundation First Aid Certificate
(Previously First Aid at Work)
(NZQA Units: 6401 L 2, 2 credits and 6402 L1, 1 credit)
The Foundation First Aid is a first aid course designed for inside, low-risk job sites and within the home or workplace. The Foundation First Aid course is suitable for anyone who may find themselves in a position that requires them to respond in an accident or emergency situation that requires basic essential first aid and CPR skills.
The course covers: over 8 hours of face-to-face training.
Course Content
Scene Assessment
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Scene safety
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Calling 111
Medical Conditions
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Chest pains
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Stroke
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Breathing difficulties
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Seizures
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Diabetic emergency
Resuscitation
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CPR
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CPR & choking (adult, child, infant)
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AED Automated External Defibrillator
Wounds, bleeding and shock
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How to stop major bleeding
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Recognizing and Management of Shock
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Fractures, Soft tissue injuries
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Burns
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Thermal ( from a heat source)
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Chemical
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Electrical
Poisons
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Inhaled
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Absorbed
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Injected
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Ingested