Vaccinator CPR

Description

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.

This 3-hour resuscitation course aims to equip vaccinators and pharmacists with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide appropriate 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 2025 v1 Immunisation Handbook.

RECOMMENDED FOR

This course is required for authorised and pharmacist vaccinators who must revalidate their resuscitation certification every 2 years.

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 is not suited for pharmacists entering the profession, as they need a full 12-hour ExtendedFirst Aid course.

WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS

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

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 the required professional standards.

Learners must be physically able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR.

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

Pharmacists designated as workplace first aid providers must comply with WorkSafe New Zealand's first aid competency requirements.

COST

The price: $149 incl. GST per person

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

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

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Individual pharmacists may maintain a higher level of 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, Dunedin, 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, attendees will be instructed in correct resuscitation techniques and practice their skills.