First Aid

Bleeding, burns, broken bones, poisoning, heart attack, choking, shock and more, at your own pace.

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Free to learn. Pay NZ$19.95 only if you pass and want your certificate.

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Already trained? You can go straight to the test. Pass with 9 of 12 correct, and retake it as often as you need.

About this course

Learn what to do in the first minutes of the most common emergencies, from severe bleeding and burns to heart attack, stroke, poisoning and shock. Ten short modules, then a 12-question test. This is an online-only course with no practical assessment: it doesn't meet workplace first aid training requirements that call for an assessed practical course, such as training assessed against the NZQA first aid standards.

Who it's for: Parents, carers, coaches, volunteers and anyone who wants to know what to do in an emergency or refresh their skills.

What you'll learn

  1. First aid basics and infection control2 min
  2. Wounds and wound care2 min
  3. Heart attack and stroke3 min
  4. Broken bones, sprains and strains2 min
  5. Burns and scalds2 min
  6. Poisoning2 min
  7. Severe bleeding3 min
  8. Choking: adult, child and infant3 min
  9. Head, neck and spine injuries2 min
  10. Shock and anaphylaxis2 min

How it works

  1. Enrol free with your name and email. No password: we email you a sign-in link.
  2. Learn at your own pace on any device, or skip straight to the test.
  3. Take the test. 12 questions; 9 correct to pass. Retake it free as often as you need.
  4. Pay NZ$19.95 only if you pass and want your certificate, valid for 2 years.

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Will my employer accept this?

Ask your employer which course and training provider they require before you buy. The certificate of completion records that you completed the online learning and passed a knowledge test; it doesn't show practical CPR or first aid skills, and it isn't a licence or an accreditation.

This online-only course has no practical assessment, so it doesn't meet workplace first aid training requirements that call for an assessed practical course, such as training assessed against the NZQA first aid standards. For workplace first aid, healthcare training or a professional registration, check the requirements for your role: you may need a course with an in-person practical assessment.