Foundation First Aid Certificate
First aid essentials for everyday settings
$175
The Foundation First Aid Certificate provides the essential skills needed to respond confidently to common medical emergencies and injuries at work, at home, and in the community.
Suitable for workplace first aiders, teachers, support staff, volunteers, coaches, parents, caregivers, and people working in low-risk environments.
You'll learn CPR, choking management, severe bleeding control, medical emergencies, burns, poisoning, and how to provide effective first aid until professional help arrives.
Choose your format:
• In-person: 8.5 hours of practical learning in one day
• Blended: Around 4 hours of online pre-learning plus 4.5 hours in person
Both options lead to the same nationally recognised qualification and meet WorkSafe New Zealand workplace first aid requirements.
NZQA Unit Standards: 6402 (Level 2, 2 credits) and 6401 (Level 2, 1 credit).
Responding to an Emergency
• Staying calm and taking control
• Understanding stress and adrenaline in an emergency
• Assessing scene safety and hazards
• Calling 111 and working with emergency services
CPR and Life Support
• CPR for adults, children, and infants
• Choking management
• Using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Unconscious People
• Recognising unconsciousness
• Recovery position
• Ongoing monitoring and care
Bleeding and Shock
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Controlling severe bleeding
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Recognising life-threatening bleeding
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Using pressure to control bleeding
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When and how to use a tourniquet
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Recognising and managing shock
Medical Emergencies
• Asthma attacks
• Heart attack and chest pain emergencies
• Stroke recognition
• Diabetes emergencies
• Seizures and epilepsy
Common Injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Broken bones (closed fractures)
• Sprains, strains, and dislocations
Poisoning Emergencies
• Common poisoning risks
• When and how to seek specialist advice