Vaccinator CPR

The Vaccinator CPR 3-hr course is designed explicitly for authorised and pharmacist vaccinators and will cover all required topics and the necessary skills to manage a life-threatening emergency.

Description

This 3-hour resuscitation and first aid course is specifically designed for authorised and pharmacist vaccinators and will cover all relevant topics and the necessary skills to manage a life-threatening emergency.

PURPOSE

This 3-hour resuscitation course aims to give vaccinators skills, knowledge and confidence when providing relevant first aid in emergencies that may occur during an immunisation event.

The course emphasises practical skills in an interactive learning environment and meets the requirements of Appendix 4.4 of the 2024 v3 Immunisation Handbook.

RECOMMENDED FOR

This course is required for authorised and pharmacist vaccinators who must biannually revalidate their resuscitation certification.

It suits new vaccinators and those revalidating their skills.

WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS

The course contains theory and practical scenarios covering the following topics:

  • Primary assessment
  • Adult, child & infant CPR including mouth-to-mask technique
  • Automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Foreign body airway obstruction
  • One- and two-person bag valve mask ventilation
  • Management of Anaphylaxis (Pharmacology, IM, Autoinjector)

PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS

The course is only available for authorised vaccinators and pharmacist vaccinators.

Learners must be physically capable of kneeling on the floor to do CPR.

COST

The price includes a First Aid Manual book and CPR valve keyring: $149 incl. GST per person

Group booking: $950+GST for up to 10 people

If you would like us to provide a quote, please email info@firstaidcompany.nz or call 0800 12 13 20, and one of our specialists will contact you.

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