First Aid Refresher Course
Renew Your Certificate Today

  • Course Price: $140 (incl. GST)
  • Duration: 4.5 hours classroom plus online learning module
  • NZQA Unit Standards: Not applicable

Choose our First Aid Recertification course to renew your Comprehensive or Basic First Aid certification, or an equivalent certification from any provider. This course is designed to refresh your first aid knowledge and update your practical skills to keep you prepared for emergencies at home or in the workplace.

First Aid Refresher course training

Students are required to:

  • have completed a Comprehensive or Basic First Aid course within the last 2 years & 3 months - from any training provider
    • 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.

    You must provide proof of your existing first aid certificate to attend a Refresher course. If you have any questions about these requirements, please contact us before your course.

      The course covers essential first aid skills, including:
    • First aid principles 
    • Approaching and assessing an accident scene safely
    • CPR training for adults, children and infants
    • AED (Defibrillator) use and techniques
    • Choking emergencies - for both conscious and unconscious adults, children and infants  
    • Bleeding control for internal and external injuries
    • How to manage shock and use the recovery position

      This refresher course does not have any NZQA unit standards associated with it.

      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 1:00 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 Our First Aid Refresher Course?

      Time-efficient

      One hour shorter than the Basic First Aid course.

      WorkSafe NZ Compliant

      Meets all requirements for first aid training in New Zealand

      Expert Instruction

      Benefit from over 30 years of experience with MediTrain’s expert first aid trainers.

      Cost-Effective

      Renew your certification within 2 years of completing the course and save both time and money.

      "Trainer was really good. Kept things interesting and explained things well. Thank you." 

      Taranaki- September, 2024

      Ready to Renew Your First Aid Certification?

      Take the next step in maintaining your essential first aid skills. 

      Book your First Aid Refresher Course today! Call us at 0800 084 543 for more information or to make a group booking.

      First Aid Refresher Course Training Locations

      Northland

      Includes Whangarei, Kaikohe, Dargaville, Wellsford, Warkworth

      Auckland

      Includes Central Auckland, North Shore, West Auckland, South Auckland, Pukekohe

      Waikato

      Includes Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Matamata, Thames, Raglan

      Bay of Plenty

      Includes Tauranga, Waihi, Katikati, Whakatane, Te Puke, Rotorua

      Taranaki

      Includes New Plymouth, Inglewood, Stratford, Hawera

      Central Plateau

      Includes Taihape, Waiuru, Turangi, Ohakune, Taupo

      Manawatu

      Includes Palmerston North, Hastings, Napier, Whanganui, Levin

      Wellington

      Includes Wellington, Lower Hut, Paraparaumu, Porirua, Upper Hut, Masterton

      Nelson

      Includes Picton, Blenheim, Motueka, Kaikoura

      Dunedin

      Includes Dunedin, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers

      Southland

      Includes Invercargill, Balclutha, Winton, Gore