Vaccinator CPR

This 3-hour resuscitation and first aid course is designed explicitly 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 and pharmacists skills, knowledge, and confidence in providing relevant first aid in emergencies that may occur during an immunisation event or in other settings.

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.

This course is also suitable for pharmacists who need to refresh their CPR skills every three years, as required by the Pharmacy Council's first aid policy.

It’s not suited for pharmacists entering the profession, as they need a full 12-hour Extended First Aid course.  

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)

All our Vaccinator & Pharmacist CPR courses are based on current ANZCOR guidelines and presented by the New Zealand Resuscitation Council certified instructors to ensure all participants receive the most up-to-date and practical resuscitation skills and techniques.

PREREQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS

The course is only available for authorised vaccinations, pharmacist vaccinators, and pharmacists to meet required professional standards.

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

Important note: The course does not replace workplace first aid-compliant training or required biannual first aid revalidation. 

Pharmacists who are designated workplace first aid providers must comply with Department of Labour requirements regarding first aid competency.

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

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Training Code of Practice (PDF)
• First Aid Manual Book (PDF)
• Anaphylaxis Chart and Dosage of IM Adrenaline (PDF)
• First Aid Requirements for Pharmacists Flowchart (PDF)

Individual pharmacists may maintain higher competence than the Pharmacy Council requires. The decision should be based on self-reflection and assessment of their and their community's requirements. For example, a pharmacist practising next to a medical centre may only need to refresh CPR minimum every 3 years. In contrast, a pharmacist in a remote or rural setting may want to maintain their medical emergency training at a higher level, for example, an Advanced Resuscitation (ACLS) course.

The Vaccinator & Pharmacists CPR class is a 3-hour face-to-face course that we run in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, Palmerston North and Christchurch.

Private group courses are available across New Zealand. Click here to learn more about booking a private course for your group or organisation.

During the session, the attendees will be instructed on correct resuscitation techniques and will practice their skills.