First Aid Courses in Schools
We offer comprehensive first aid training to keep friends, family, and schools safe. We are flexible with locations and timings to fit with school schedules.
Book your course with MediTrain today and get the first aid certificate and skills you need.
For Students
We deliver first aid training in an interactive way that engages students, builds up their confidence and gives them valuable NZQA credits. Courses are led by highly qualified and skilled instructors who know how to keep people interested and make learning life-savings skills enjoyable.
Cost-effective
For groups of 10 or more students, we will come to your school and provide generous discounts on training fees. One teacher per class attends free of charge.
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For Staff
You will have a practical and fun course, working in small teams, participants get to practice their skills in the school setting with interactive scenarios. Covers all topics teachers need in a school environment, including life-saving CPR. Instructors are able to cover and discuss medical conditions specific to your school.
Cost-effective
We offer 10% discount for all staff on group bookings of 8 or more and larger discounts for multiple group bookings.
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H&S Courses
We also offer 2 entry-level H&S courses for your students to complete at the same time as their first aid training
Courses for Schools
Comprehensive Workplace First Aid
Recommended for most workplaces. Covers CPR, choking, bleeding, shock, a wide range of injuries and illnesses, and managing multiple casualties.
Basic Workplace First Aid
The minimum required for low-risk workplaces. Covers CPR, choking, bleeding, shock and common injuries and illnesses.
First Aid Refresher
For anyone with a current certificate due for renewal. Recertify with us regardless of your previous provider.
Comprehensive Childcare First Aid
For early childhood teachers and workers. Meets the first aid requirements of the ECE licensing criteria.
CPR / Basic Life Support
A great introduction to basic first aid. Focuses on high-quality CPR and using an AED.
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Tailored First Aid Training
We design our first aid training to be highly practical, ensuring participants are prepared for emergencies in both everyday life and professional environments. Whether you need a basic first aid course or a custom-designed programme with H&S courses for your students, we provide the skills and certification you need to stay compliant and confident.
FAQs
Answers to questions we hear most often.
Most workplace courses run from half a day to a full day in class, plus online self-study you complete beforehand. Refresher and CPR courses are shorter, around 4.5 hours.
No. Our courses suit complete beginners as well as people renewing an existing certificate.
Yes. MediTrain courses are NZQA-approved and aligned with unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402, and are WorkSafe NZ compliant for workplace first aid.
Yes. For groups of eight or more we can deliver training at your workplace, school, or childcare centre, with optional customisation.
Yes. Eligible students can earn NZQA unit standard credits through our school courses, which contribute towards NCEA.
Yes. Schools receive discounted pricing for both students and staff, with further discounts for larger group bookings.
NZQA-Approved Category 1 Education Provider
MediTrain is a registered Private Training Establishment (PTE) and a Category 1 education provider, the highest ranking that can be given by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. We've been delivering first aid training nationwide for over 30 years.
Our training philosophy is based on guidelines from the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, the standard-setting body for resuscitation and first aid in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and all our courses meet WorkSafe New Zealand guidelines.
