Practical First Aid

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Chain of survival.
• Primary patient assessment/DRSABCD.
• Dangers: scene assessment and hazard management.
• Response – AVPU shout and tap.
• Sending for help.
• Airway, breathing, circulation.
• Stable side position.
• Airway obstruction adult/child/infant.
• Secondary patient assessment.
• Shock and bleeding.
• Bones and tissues.
• Poisoning.
• Burns including burnt airway.
• Medical conditions activities.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Provide first aid.
• Provide basic life support.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Course prerequisites

None.

Assessment process

Practical assessment (including verbal questioning) which takes place when the student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. The assessment will involve a bleeding and shock situation, one trauma and two medical conditions from a range of scenarios.

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. NZQA and Toitū te Waiora identify this as every two years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Appropriate streetwear can be worn.

M&O Pacific Limited trading as Wood Training has been granted approval by NZQA under Section 251 of the Education Act 1989 to provide the training scheme Practical First Aid.