Pre-hospital Emergency Care

The 3-day PHEC course provides first aiders with advanced knowledge and skills to deliver a high level of first aid in isolated or high-risk outdoor environments where help may be delayed.

In this course, our in-depth lessons and scenario-based activities will give you:

• the confidence and skills to use CPR, resuscitation, extrication techniques and immediate, advanced first aid assistance in any situation, especially in isolated locations
• familiarity with common emergency care equipment, airway care, and respiratory support
• the opportunity to discuss special equipment and conditions specific to your workplace
• NZQA unit standard 29321 (level 3, 14 credits)
• a PHEC certificate valid for 2 years upon successful completion

First aid courses are non-refundable. Please refer to our training terms & conditions.

(Covers NZQA 29321 level 3, 14 credits)

Recognise and provide pre-hospital care, including:

• Scene and hazard management
• Patient triage/prioritisation
• CPR with equipment such as bag mask ventilation, airway adjuncts and oxygen delivery
• Defibrillator (AED) use
• Patient monitoring and vital signs
• Managing deceased patients
• Medical and trauma conditions
• Moving patients/extrication

Attendees must be:

• 18 years or older
• must provide proof that Unit Standards 6400 or 23406, or equivalent, have been achieved or refreshed within the last two years.
• physically capable of kneeling on the floor to do CPR
• able to complete assessments in English
• able to complete significant pre-course work before attending in-class training
• first aid courses are non-refundable - please refer to our Ts & Cs for more details