Comprehensive Childcare First Aid
Most Popular Course for Childcare

Course Price: $225 (incl. GST)
Duration: 8 hours classroom plus online learning module
NZQA Unit Standards: 6400, 6401 & 6402

This popular 1-day first aid course meets the guidelines from WorkSafe New Zealand (Feb 2020) and Ministry of Education requirements for early childhood education centres and kōhanga reo. It is a statutory requirement in the Education and Training Act 2020 to have first aid-qualified staff.

This is an ideal childcare first aid course as it covers the full range of first aid you may need to provide in any emergency situation within such work environments. By practicing skills in scenarios, you will gain the confidence to provide first aid when an accident or emergency occurs.

This course meets the requirements of the New Zealand First Aid Certificate.

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Students are required to:

be able to read and understand English – there are practical, written and verbal assessments in this course.

be able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR.

14 years or older.

If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us before your course.

This course includes CPR training on adults, children and infants, AED's, shock, common injuries & illnesses and how to manage emergency situations:

First aid principles
Approaching an Accident Scene
Scene Safety
Primary Assessment - DRSABCD
CPR - adult / child / infant
AEDs / defibrillators
Choking
Bleeding
Shock & recovery position
Secondary Survey
Burns, fractures, soft tissue injuries & poisoning
Heart attacks, asthma, seizures, stroke, diabetes & allergies
Heat & cold exposure
Crush, head & spinal injuries
Triage - managing multiple casualties

6400 Manage First Aid in an Emergency Situation - Level 3, Credits 2
6401 Provide First Aid - Level 2, Credits 1
6402 Provide Basic Life Support - Level 2, Credits 2

If you would like these credits logged with NZQA, please provide your National Student Number (NSN) and your date of birth to your MediTrain Instructor.

Public First Aid Classes:

Choose a convenient day and enrol in our public first aid classes, available on both weekdays and weekends.
Classes run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Book online and join a class at a location near you.

Onsite Group Bookings:

For businesses or groups, we offer onsite first aid courses at your premises or an alternative venue. Book online to arrange a customised group booking.

Why Choose MediTrain for Your Childcare First Aid Course?

Time-efficient

Our childcare first aid course is designed with your busy schedule in mind. You’ll save time by completing our online learning module, combined with practical classroom training.

WorkSafe NZ Compliant

Our childcare first aid training meets all WorkSafe NZ regulations, ensuring you receive the required certification to handle emergencies in childcare settings.