Unitec Institute of Technology

First Aid

The course aims to provide participants with a range of first aid skills, and includes cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. These two day workshops are conducted in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere with experienced tutors.

Topics covered include:

• Burns
• Shock
• Fractures and Dislocation
• Bleeding
• Soft Tissue Injury
• The Recovery Position
• Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Principles, Practices and Intervention of First Aid
• Health Promotion
• Safety and Prevention of Accidents

Fees:

• Public: $125 (incl GST)
• Existing Unitec staff and Unitec domestic students: $85 (incl GST)
• International students NOT enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing: $125 (incl GST)
• International students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing programme at Unitec: Free

Location: Classes are offered at the Mt Albert and Waitakere campuses.

Assessment:
You are required to attend both days and demonstrate successful cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on a mannequin before receiving a First Aid certificate. First Aid Certificates are valid for two years from date of issue. The course is open to anyone aged 15 years or over wishing to obtain a First Aid Certificate.

To apply:
Please complete a First Aid Application Form and send with your payment to:

Attn: Patty Reyes
Department of Nursing
Waitakere Campus, B510
Unitec Institute of Technology
Private Bag 92025
Auckland

Further information

For more information on short courses please contact Student Central on study@unitec.ac.nz or 0800 10 95 10 or +64 9 815 2945.

All fees include GST. If there are insufficient numbers registered for a course Unitec reserves the right to postpone or cancel.