First Aid Courses in Hamilton

Book your course with MediTrain today and arm yourself with the first aid certificate and skills you need.

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MediTrain has been teaching people in Hamilton and Waikato for over 30 years

MediTrain Waikato is led by Christina Saunderson, a very experienced first aid instructor and volunteer events officer.

Our team run public courses in Hamilton and deliver onsite training for workplaces, schools and early childhood centres across the Waikato. Many of our instructors like Christina come from paramedic, nursing or healthcare backgrounds, and every one of them is focused on the same thing: training that sticks when it matters. Call us on 07 242 0747 or book online below.

First Aid Courses Available in Hamilton

Comprehensive Workplace First Aid

Comprehensive Workplace First Aid

8 hours in class + online self-study

Recommended for most workplaces. Covers CPR, choking, bleeding, shock, a wide range of injuries and illnesses, and managing multiple casualties.

NZQA Standards - 6400 & 6401 & 6402
Basic Workplace First Aid

Basic Workplace First Aid

6.5 hours in class + online self-study

The minimum required for low-risk workplaces. Covers CPR, choking, bleeding, shock and common injuries and illnesses.

NZQA Standards - 6401 & 6402
First Aid Refresher

First Aid Refresher

4.5 hours in class + online self-study

For anyone with a current certificate due for renewal. Recertify with us regardless of your previous provider.

Renew your certificate
Comprehensive Childcare First Aid

Comprehensive Childcare First Aid

8 hours in class + online self-study

For early childhood teachers and workers. Meets the first aid requirements of the ECE licensing criteria.

NZQA Standards - 6400 & 6401 & 6402
CPR / Basic Life Support

CPR / Basic Life Support

4.5 hours in class

A great introduction to basic first aid. Focuses on high-quality CPR and using an AED.

NZQA Standard - 6402
We run around two public courses every week at our two Hamilton venues.  Pick a date that suits you, complete the online learning in your own time, then join us in class for one day.

Where Our Hamilton Courses Are Held

We run public courses at two Hamilton venues, so you can get certified close to home.

Heartland Ambassador Hotel

86 Ulster Street

Chartwell Cooperating Church

126 Comries Road

Looking to book a first aid course for your team? We can come to you.

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MediTrain instructor demonstrating CPR to a small group of learners

Why Hamilton teams choose MediTrain

We're a family business that has been delivering first aid training for over 30 years. As an NZQA Category 1 education provider, we base everything we teach on New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines, and we design all our course materials right here in New Zealand.

Learning that sticks

Our courses mix video, props, hands-on practice and real scenarios, because in an emergency you don't want to remember a boring class. You want to remember what to do.

Flexible by design

Complete your theory online whenever it suits you, then attend a single day in class. No full days lost to slides and lectures, and no starting from scratch on course day.

Engaging instructors

Many of our instructors come from paramedic, nursing or healthcare backgrounds, and all of them are skilled at adapting to how each person in the room learns best.

MediTrain instructor teaching infant CPR

What People in Hamilton Say About Training With Us

“We have been using MediTrain for a couple of years now and our staff have all reported that it’s the best first aid course they’ve attended. They have balanced the theory and practical, and online and face to face, really well. Having recently renewed my own certificate myself, I can also personally say that I thoroughly enjoyed it (I can’t say that for all my previous first aid experiences). Great comms from the team! Thoroughly recommended!”

— Odhran

“This was the best first aid course I’ve ever done. It covered all the essentials without being overloaded with unnecessary detail, and the practical focus made it easy to apply. I left feeling confident and well prepared.”

— Michael

“Very professional instructor with loads of knowledge and first aid stories. Found this course and the pre course assessment interesting and informative. What stood out was the real life video to show first aid scenarios. We’ll definitely be using this provider next time. Also received a colourful manual on first aid.”

— Deanna
MediTrain onsite team training

Onsite First Aid Training for Hamilton Workplaces

If you have 8 or more people, we'll bring the course to your Waikato workplace, school or early childhood centre. You get the same blended format, discounted group pricing, and flexible scheduling including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. One booking, and your whole team's certificates are sorted.

Hamilton First Aid Course FAQs

Answers to the questions we hear most often from Hamilton customers.

How long does training take?

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.

Do I need prior experience?

No. Our courses suit complete beginners as well as people renewing an existing certificate.

Are your courses nationally recognised?

Yes. MediTrain courses are NZQA-approved and aligned with unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402, and are WorkSafe NZ compliant for workplace first aid.

Can you train our whole team?

Yes. For groups of eight or more we can deliver training at your workplace, school, or childcare centre, with optional customisation.

Where in Hamilton are your courses held?

Heartland Ambassador Hotel, Whitiora (86 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton); Chartwell Cooperating Church, Chartwell (126 Comries Road, Chartwell, Hamilton).

Do you run weekend or evening courses in Hamilton?

Yes. A Saturday course runs in Hamilton about once a month, usually at the Heartland Ambassador Hotel. The dates above show what is coming up. Public evening courses are not offered, but for groups of 8 or more onsite training can be scheduled for evenings and weekends.

How do I contact MediTrain in Hamilton?

Call 07 242 0747 or 0800 084 543, email enquiry@meditrain.co.nz, or book online. Enquiries for every region are handled by the MediTrain team, so you will always reach someone who can help.

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.

MediTrain instructor coaching two learners through chest compressions on CPR manikins