First Aid Courses in Manawatū-Whanganui

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 Manawatū-Whanganui for 22 years

MediTrain Manawatū is led by John Mitchell, who brings more than two decades of experience in law enforcement and paramedic services to the classroom. John and his team of qualified instructors run public courses in Palmerston North, Whanganui & Levin and deliver onsite training across the Manawatū.

Many of our instructors like John come from paramedic, nursing or healthcare backgrounds, and every one of them is focused on the same thing: training that sticks when it matters. Whether you need a first aid certificate for work, a refresher before your current one expires, or training tailored to your industry, we'll make it straightforward. Call us on 06 242 0212 or book online below.   

First Aid Courses Available in Manawatu

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 public courses every month in Palmerston North, Whanganui and Levin. Pick a date that suits you, complete the online learning in your own time, then join us in class for one day.

Where Our Manawatu-Whanganui Courses Are Held

We run public courses in Palmerston North, Whanganui and Levin, so you can get certified close to home.

Levin Cosmopolitan Club

47-51 Oxford Street

Ruahine AFC, Palmerston North

Corner of Te Awe Awe and Jickell Street

Whanganui Girls College, Ad Astra Hostel

119 Anzac Parade

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 Manawatu-Whanganui 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 the Manawatū Say About Training With Us

“Melissa was an excellent trainer, her method of teaching made the time go fast and her real life stories were relatable. 10/10, thanks Melissa.”

— C. Harper

“The training was very relaxed and informative. Melissa’s teaching approach made the course enjoyable and she has a very good knowledge of first aid. I would highly recommend the course.”

— Mark

“Thoroughly enjoyed the course. I feel a lot more confident in performing CPR. John was so good at explaining the practical. A very pleasant experience.”

— Rae
MediTrain onsite team training

Onsite First Aid Training for Workplaces

If you have 8 or more people, we'll bring the course to your Manawatu 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.

FAQs

Answers to the questions we hear most often from Manawatu 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.

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