First Aid and CPR
Health Studies
A course by
Unitec
A practical, two-day workshop providing Level 2 First Aid skills and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), suitable for anyone needing certification for health, study, or workplace purposes. Successful participants receive a First Aid Certificate, valid for two years.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate practical first aid for a range of situations
Participants will be able to assess and manage burns, shock, fractures, dislocation, bleeding, and soft tissue injuries.
Perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Participants will perform correct CPR techniques and demonstrate them successfully on a mannequin.
Apply the recovery position
Learners will show proficiency in placing individuals in the correct recovery position during an emergency.
What You're Signing Up For
This two-day First Aid and CPR short course delivers essential first aid and resuscitation skills in a relaxed, interactive environment led by experienced tutors. It covers both general first aid topics and detailed CPR techniques. The course is ideal for Unitec programme applicants who require a Level 2 first-aid certificate, other students, staff, and the wider community. Separate CPR-only sessions are available for those needing to renew just the CPR component. Participants must be 15 years or older and are awarded a certificate on successful completion and demonstration of practical skills.
Course Content
- Burns
- Shock
- Fractures and Dislocation
- Bleeding
- Soft Tissue Injury
- The Recovery Position
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Principles, Practices and Intervention of First Aid
- Health Promotion
- Safety and Prevention of Accidents
What you need to know first
Minimum age 15 years
Willing to attend both days and participate in all practical assessments
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Education
Workplace health and safety
Future employment opportunities might be
Meet employment or study entry requirements in health, education, care, and other industries requiring first aid certification