Our first aid courses will give you life-saving skills. Book now or browse all our first aid courses. For help selecting a course, enquiring about a group course, or for more information, call 0800 RED CROSS (733 27677) or email  firstaid@redcross.org.nz

Red Cross Bandage 4
Comprehensive First Aid
$245 (incl. GST)
12 hours | Face-to-face or hybrid

NZQA Standards:

6402, 6401, 6400
This course is one we recommend for all workplaces, but particularly for those in high-risk industries. It covers crucial first aid skills such as CPR and managing life-threatening bleeding, along with more advanced topics like head and spinal injuries, environmental conditions such as hypothermia and heat stroke, and addressing more complex trauma injuries. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to confidently provide first aid in emergencies, whether at work or home.
$245 (incl. GST)
12 hours | Face-to-face or hybrid

NZQA Standards:

6402, 6401, 6400
Red Cross Adult Mannequin 20
Essential First Aid
$175 (incl. GST)
8 hours | Face-to-face or hybrid

NZQA Standards:

6401, 6402
This course is a great option for first-aiders in low-risk workplaces and those wanting to increase their first aid skills. It covers important life support skills and builds upon them with training on how to assess and manage common trauma injuries such as burns and fractures, as well as medical emergencies like heart attacks and strokes.

Please note, if you work in a high-risk workplace we recommend booking our Comprehensive First Aid course, where you’ll cover more advanced topics such as managing head and spinal injuries.
$175 (incl. GST)
8 hours | Face-to-face or hybrid

NZQA Standards:

6401, 6402
Red Cross Sling 7
First Aid Revalidation (refresher)
$147 (incl. GST)
6 hours | Face-to-face or hybrid

NZQA Standards:

N/A
Stay prepared and ensure your first aid knowledge and skills remain relevant, practical, and ready for real-life application.
$147 (incl. GST)
6 hours | Face-to-face or hybrid

NZQA Standards:

N/A
Red Cross Recovery Position 6
Introductory First Aid
$90 (incl. GST)
4 hours | Face-to-face

NZQA Standards:

N/A
This introductory course equips participants with important, immediate, and practical lifesaving skills.
$90 (incl. GST)
4 hours | Face-to-face

NZQA Standards:

N/A
A Red Cross volunteer holds a first aid kit
Save A Life
$115 (incl. GST)
5 hours | Face-to-face

NZQA Standards:

6402
This face-to-face course will equip you with important, immediate lifesaving skills and enable you to achieve NZQA Unit Standard 6402. There are no prerequisite requirements.

Learn how to provide basic life support including CPR, use of a defibrillator/AED, respond to choking emergencies, and the management of life-threatening bleeding. For more in-depth first aid skills, including a wider range of advanced topics, we recommend our Comprehensive or Essential First Aid courses.
$115 (incl. GST)
5 hours | Face-to-face

NZQA Standards:

6402
Red Cross Pilot Campaign 3 2 resize
Psychological First Aid
$225 (incl. GST)
7 hours | Face-to-face or online

NZQA Standards:

N/A
Psychological First Aid is a simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress, so they feel calm and supported in coping with their challenges, whether it’s personal, work related or affects the whole community. This course is delivered face-to-face or online over a full day (seven hours).
$225 (incl. GST)
7 hours | Face-to-face or online

NZQA Standards:

N/A
Red Cross Baby Mannequin 4
First Aid for Young Children
$82 (incl. GST)
4 hours

NZQA Standards:

25459
First Aid for Young Children is designed for people who have responsibility for young children, including those who provide home-based services for young children, such as babysitters or nannies. It is also suitable for parents, caregivers, and grandparents.
$82 (incl. GST)
4 hours

NZQA Standards:

25459