This practical course teaches the essential skills needed to respond confidently in the first minutes of a medical emergency. Aligned with the New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC) Basic Life Support guidelines, the course covers the DRSABCD approach, high quality CPR, safe AED use, and how to manage adult and child choking. Participants learn through hands on practice and realistic scenarios, ensuring they leave with the confidence to act quickly and effectively while waiting for advanced help.
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24 April2 hours, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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30 April2 hours, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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08 May2 hours, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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14 May2 hours, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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22 May2 hours, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Description
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply the Basic Life Support algorithm (DRSABCD)
- Assess an unresponsive person
- Open and maintain an airway
- Recognise absent or abnormal breathing
- Perform effective adult CPR following ANZCOR standards
- Use an AED safely and confidently
- Respond to adult and child choking emergencies
- Work effectively as part of a resuscitation team
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for anyone who may need to respond to a collapse or medical emergency, including:
- Non‑vaccinating nurses and nurses in non‑acute settings (aged care, community, outpatient)
- Healthcare assistants, support workers, and community carers
- Phlebotomists, radiography staff, and other clinical support roles
- Non‑vaccinating pharmacists
- Teachers and youth workers
- Fitness, recreation, and sports facility staff
- Workplace teams wanting essential CPR, AED, and choking‑response skills
- Community members and lay responders
Prerequisites
- No prior medical training required
- Suitable for all experience levels
Duration
2 hours
Cost
$99 NZD (ex GST)
Certification
Participants receive a Jumpstart First Aid Basic Life Support Certificate of Completion, valid for 2 years.
Inclusions
- Practical, scenario‑based training
- CPR manikins and AED trainers
- Choking response practice
- All course materials
- Certificate of completion
Delivery Options
- On site workplace training
- Jumpstart training venue
Flexible scheduling to minimise disruption to rosters
