Advanced Workplace First Aid

Course Information

Our Advanced Workplace First Aid course is ideal for those who may be required to respond to complex or multiple-patient emergencies in the workplace. This one-day course, delivered in a blended format, builds confidence and competence in managing a wide range of trauma and medical conditions. It meets the training requirements of NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401, and 6402.

Learners will develop the practical skills and knowledge to provide immediate and appropriate first aid in high-pressure situations, including CPR and obstruction management.

What You’ll Learn

• Primary and secondary assessment of patients

• Management of multiple patients experiencing:

  • Shock, bleeding, burns

  • Fractures, soft tissue injuries

  • Poisoning, seizures, stroke

  • Heart attack, asthma, diabetes

• Scene assessment and safety procedures

• Basic life support including CPR and choking (foreign body airway obstruction)

Course Delivery

• Pre-learning: Online module to be completed prior to the practical session

• In-person: One day of hands-on training at a Besafe Training location or available at your site

Applies to

Recommended For

• Senior staff and designated workplace first aiders

• Health and safety managers or representatives

• Anyone responsible for team safety in medium- to high-risk environments

Entry Requirements

• Learners must have a good level of English communication, literacy, and numeracy

• Online pre-learning must be completed prior to attending the practical session