FIRST AID TRAINING

MediCache isn’t your standard first aid provider. We’re here to make sure you don’t just learn first aid you actually know how to use it when it counts. Our courses are hands-on, straight to the point and built around real-world scenarios that prepare you for the chaos of a real emergency. Practical skills, quality gear and a trainer who’s been there, done that and knows what works. Whether you're organising training for your team or just want to feel confident stepping in when it matters most - we're here to help you be ready.

WHAT OUR LEARNERS SAY

"Well organised, interactive learning environment that covered everything we needed to know. Material delivered in a variety of ways to reinforce the learning objectives. Very thorough. AED practice invaluable."

"Physical role playing is challenging but this was the best experience I’ve had as I felt supported and have improved my knowledge, techniques considerably."

"A+ for awesome course!"

Essential First Aid (Level One)

$195.00 (plus GST)

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This one-day course is perfect for workplace first aiders and anyone looking to learn essential first aid skills.

Meets the minimum qualification requirement for a workplace first-aider, valid for 2 years
Save time and money on re-certification by taking our First Aid Refresher course within 2 years of completing this course
Recognised for NZQA unit standards 6401 and 6402

Note: First aid courses are non-refundable. Refer to our training Terms & Conditions for more information.

Our Level 1 First Aid course covers a wide range of essential first aid skills, aligned with NZQA Unit Standards 6401 and 6402, to prepare you for various emergency situations.

Recognise and Provide First Aid for:

(Aligned with NZQA 6401)

Bleeding and shock
Burns
Poisoning
Heart attacks and chest pains
Strokes
Seizures
Fractures and dislocations
Soft tissue injuries
Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
Asthma
Diabetes

Basic Life Support Skills:

(Aligned with NZQA 6402)

Scene and hazard management
Patient positioning and assessment
CPR (for adults, children, and infants)
Defibrillator (AED) operation
Choking response (for adults, children, and infants)
General care principles

This course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills to confidently handle a wide variety of first aid situations and offer vital support before professional help arrives.

WHAT OUR LEARNERS SAY

"Simple yet highly effective. Increased my confidence to actually help in a real life scenario. Easy to recall the key information. Interactive and ‘fun’ learning environment."

"Great to do it with team members. The videos showed actually what happens in the body, which was first time to see. Facilitated clearly and with a genuine passion for the topic + life experience."

Comprehensive First Aid (Level One and Two)

$275.00 (plus GST)

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This 1.5-day course is ideal for workplace first aiders and individuals seeking comprehensive first aid training, covering all content included in the First Aid Level 1 course.

First Aid Level 2 builds on the content covered in Level 1, adding an additional half-day to cover NZQA standard 6400. This includes training on head and spinal injuries, managing heat or cold-related illnesses, and handling multiple casualties.
Re-certify with our First Aid Refresher course within 2 years for a time and cost-saving option
Eligible for NZQA unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402

Note: First aid courses are non-refundable. Refer to our training Terms & Conditions for more information.

Recognise and Provide First Aid for:

(Aligned with NZQA 6401)

Bleeding and shock
Burns
Poisoning
Heart attacks and chest pains
Strokes
Seizures
Fractures and dislocations
Soft tissue injuries
Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
Asthma
Diabetes

Basic Life Support Skills:

(Aligned with NZQA 6402)

Scene and hazard management
Patient positioning and assessment
CPR (for adults, children, and infants)
Defibrillator (AED) operation
Choking response (for adults, children, and infants)
General care principles

Manage Serious Emergencies:

(Aligned with NZQA 6400)

Head injuries
Suspected spinal injuries
Major wounds and burns
Severe allergic reactions
Heat and cold-related illnesses
Multiple casualty situations

WHAT OUR LEARNERS SAY

"The scenarios were amazing. Love the real life scenario talk, the videos & instructions."

"I am grateful that you treated us as any other people who learn. At times, because we are health professionals, we are assumed to already know these things."

"Really enjoyed this first aid course, level 1. Felt like the content was explained really well to understand, Travis is a great teacher, with loads of personal experience in this field, definitely have walked away feeling confident to assist a person in need of first aid. Really recommend MediCache"

First Aid Refresher (Level One and Two)

$175.00 (plus GST)

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In this course, you'll gain up-to-date first aid knowledge and skills to care for yourself and others at home or in the workplace.

Course Duration: 6.5 hours – shorter than the full First Aid Level 1 course
Certification Validity: Extends your certification for another 2 years
Flexible Learning: Option to complete part of the course online – simply select this choice when adding attendee details
Important Note: This course does not include assessment for NZQA unit standards

Note: First aid courses are non-refundable. Refer to our training Terms & Conditions for more information.

Stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and guidelines across a range of essential topics, including:

Scene and hazard management
Patient positioning and assessment
CPR for adults, children, and infants
AED (defibrillator) use
Managing choking for adults, children, and infants
General care and basic life support
Bleeding and shock management
Burns and poisoning
Responding to heart attacks and chest pain
Stroke response
Seizure care
Fracture and dislocation management
Soft tissue injury treatment
Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
Asthma and diabetes management

(Topics covered may vary based on clinical updates since your last training.)