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Pre-Hospital Emergency Care

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Delivered Online or In-Person
All levels

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. Ideal for first aiders who need advanced knowledge to treat patients in more isolated locations before handing them over to ambulance or rescue teams.

$800 incl. GST

🕧3-day course and online study

NZQA unit standard - 29321

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course Content

17 sections•78 lessons

Welcome and Course Overview1 lesson

Course Structure and Self-Study Overview

Part 1 | Introduction to PHEC2 lessons

1.1 What is advanced first aid? (Pre-Hospital Emergency care)
1.2 Advanced first aid skills

Part 2 | Scene Assessment4 lessons

2.1 Scene Assessment
2.2 Leadership and decision making
2.3 Hazards
Quiz - Accident scene

Part 3 | Primary Survey - BLS algorithm16 lessons

3.1 Primary Survey - BLS algorithm
3.2 Primary Survey - (DRS) ABCD
D = Dangers
R = Responsive
S = Send for help
S = When to call 111
A = Airway
B = Breathing
C = Circulation
C = Circulation - Shock
D = Disability
E = Exposure
3.3 Multiple Casualties
3.4 Variations on the Primary Survey
Quiz - Primary Survey
Quiz - CPR & Choking

Part 4 | Secondary Survey2 lessons

4.1 Secondary Survey
4.2 Patient questioning

Part 5 | Vital signs4 lessons

5.1 Vital signs
5.2 Respiratory rate (RR) and Heart rate (HR)
5.3 Capillary refill time (CRT) and Temperature
5.4 Pulse Oximetry (SpO₂) & Blood pressure (BP)

Part 6 | Resuscitation & Defibrillation2 lessons

6.1 Resuscitation principles
6.2 Defibrillation

Part 7 | Airway Management4 lessons

7.1 Airway Management
7.2 Handheld Manual Suction Pump
7.3 Airway Adjuncts
7.4 Manual ventilation bags - BVM

Part 8 | Oxygen Administration4 lessons

8.1 Oxygen administration
8.2 Pulse oximeter
8.3 Oxygen masks and nasal cannula
8.4 Oxygen apparatus

Part 9 | Level of Consciousness3 lessons

9.1 Level of Consciousness (LOC)
9.2 Altered Level of Consciousness (ALOC)
Quiz - Oxygen, LOC

Part 10 | Injuries / Trauma11 lessons

10.1 Injuries / Trauma
10.2 Shock
10.3 Burns
10.4 Bleeding
10.5 Choking
10.6 Fractures
10.7 Head Injuries
10.8 Spinal Injuries
10.9 Poisoning
Quiz - Choking
Quiz - Trauma / Injuries

Part 11 | Hypothermia / Hyperthermia2 lessons

11.1 Hypothermia - cold exposure
11.2 Hyperthermia - heat exposure

Part 12 | Illnesses / Medical Conditions9 lessons

12.1 Illnesses / Medical conditions
12.2 Allergies
12.3 Asthma
12.4 Chest Pain
12.5 Chest pain - Treatment
12.6 Diabetic Emergency
12.7 Seizures
12.8 Stroke
Quiz - Illnesses

Part 13 | Moving patients1 lesson

Moving patients

Part 14 | Rescuer stress1 lesson

Rescuer stress

Part 15 | Documentation and patient handover5 lessons

15.1 Responsibilities
15.2 Documentation
15.3 Handover
15.4 Verbal handover
15.5 Written handover

Real-life Scenarios7 lessons

Scenario A | NZ Resuscitation Council
Scenario B | NZ Resuscitation Council
Emergency Situations
Real-life Scenario #1
Real-life Scenario #2
Quiz - Real-life Scenarios
See you in class!

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed throughout your course. Your instructor will ask you questions and you will perform practical skills (e.g. performing CPR on a manikin), written assessments (e.g. online learning) and scenario assessments (e.g. managing a role-played simulated emergency situation).
After each assessment, you will be told whether you have met the assessment requirements. If not, you will have another opportunity to be reassessed.
Do I have to complete the online learning before the class?
Yes, absolutely! Our Comprehensive First Aid courses are blended - 4 hours self-learning and 8 hours of class time, which are the requirements for the NZQA unit standards. The class is much more enjoyable if you already have a basic understanding of key first aid concepts.
Do I need to bring lunch to my course?
Yes, we recommend students bring their own lunch as some of our venues are not located close to any food outlets. We offer complementary coffee/tea in the class.
What happens if I arrive late?
Depending on how late you are, you may not be able to join the class if you have already missed topics necessary to get a certificate. However, we will reschedule your class so please contact us. Please plan well in advance to be able to arrive at the venue on time.
Can I leave the class early?
No. We are unable to issue a certificate if you don't complete all topics of the course. Please make sure in advance that you can attend the full class on the day.
When will I get my certificate?
We will send your certificate by email within 10 days after the course to either your email address or your employer's email address (if booked through your company). If you need a hard copy, please let us know and we will send it to you by mail.
Please note that the certificate will not be issued if your payment is not confirmed.
What do I do if I need to cancel my booking?
Please contact us by phone or email as soon as possible. We are happy to reschedule your booking or you may get a refund depending on how early you inform us.
Please see our terms and conditions for more information.