Medicine
A course by
NMIT
Two-day Level 2 short course providing skills to undertake appropriate first aid in a workplace, including emergency response, basic life support, and treatment of minor injuries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson

Students will be able to assess various emergency scenarios to determine appropriate first aid responses.

Students will learn to administer treatment for resuscitation and choking for adults, children and infants, as well as manage bleeding, shock, fractures, sprains, and head injuries.

Students will treat hypothermia, burns, poisoning, and respond to medical emergencies including asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.
This two-day course equips students with skills to provide first aid in workplace emergencies, including assessment and treatment of a variety of injuries and medical emergencies. It includes unit standards on managing first aid in emergency situations, providing first aid, and basic life support. Successful completion enables students to respond effectively in emergencies, perform resuscitation, treat wounds and fractures, and use a defibrillator.
What you need to know first
New Zealand citizen or resident

Healthcare
Workplace Safety

Workplace First Aider
Emergency Response Assistant
Health and Safety Officer support roles
Medicine
A course by
NMIT
Two-day Level 2 short course providing skills to undertake appropriate first aid in a workplace, including emergency response, basic life support, and treatment of minor injuries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson

Students will be able to assess various emergency scenarios to determine appropriate first aid responses.

Students will learn to administer treatment for resuscitation and choking for adults, children and infants, as well as manage bleeding, shock, fractures, sprains, and head injuries.

Students will treat hypothermia, burns, poisoning, and respond to medical emergencies including asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.
This two-day course equips students with skills to provide first aid in workplace emergencies, including assessment and treatment of a variety of injuries and medical emergencies. It includes unit standards on managing first aid in emergency situations, providing first aid, and basic life support. Successful completion enables students to respond effectively in emergencies, perform resuscitation, treat wounds and fractures, and use a defibrillator.
What you need to know first
New Zealand citizen or resident

Healthcare
Workplace Safety

Workplace First Aider
Emergency Response Assistant
Health and Safety Officer support roles
16 years of age or over
Not a full-time secondary school student (exceptions apply with approvals)
16 years of age or over
Not a full-time secondary school student (exceptions apply with approvals)