First Aid Courses & Kits

First Aid Courses

Our First Aid courses provide essential life-saving skills for real-world emergencies, helping build safer workplaces and communities across Vanuatu

Performing CPR can increase survival chances by 2x before paramedics arrive

Bislama • English • French

Port Vila • Lunganville • Your location

CPR + DEFIBRILLATION

This hands-on course teaches participants how to recognise and manage a casualty who is unconscious and not breathing. You’ll learn how to perform effective CPR and becoming familiar with the use of an AED to sustain life until an ambulance arrives.

Course details

Certificate of completion
4 hours
8 PM – 12 PM or 1 PM – 5 PM
VT 5,000 / person

Course contents

Situation assessment
Basic life support (DRSABCD)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Appropriate use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Legal considerations
Recording and reporting

COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide essential first aid and deliver an effective initial response in emergency situations. It provides a solid foundation in basic life support, enabling individuals to assist injured persons until paramedic staff arrive.

Course details

Certificate of completion
1 day
8 AM – 5 PM
VT 7,600 / person

Course contents

Situation assessment
Basic life support (DRSABCD)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Appropriate use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Care of the unconscious person
Choking and airway obstruction
Respiratory distress including asthma
Bleeding control, amputation and shock
Allergic reaction/anaphylaxis
Envenomation/poisoning (bites and stings)
Infection control
Soft tissue injuries
Facial injuries (eye, nose, ear)
Legal considerations
Recording and reporting

Please note that course bookings must be paid in advance by cash at our reception or bank transfer prior to the course date.

Bank Bank of South Pacific • Name Vanuatu Emergency Services Association • Account # 2000106928 • Reference [your-name] First Aid Course

If you have any questions, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section

FAQS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior experience to enrol in a course?

No prior experience is required. Our courses are designed for beginners as well as those looking to refresh or update their first aid skills.

Can children enrol in a course?

Yes. Children may enrol in certain courses; however, participation is subject to age suitability and supervision requirements. We recommend contacting us to confirm eligibility before enrolling a child.

Is the certificate of completion recognised?

No. Although our course content is compliant with national standards, our certificates of completion are not nationally recognised documents.

What is included in the course fee?

The fee for the Comprehensive First Aid course includes an educational booklet and a certificate of completion.

Should I get regularly recertified?

Yes. We strongly recommend recertification for CPR and Defibrillation every 12 months to maintain effective life-saving skills.

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