NZRC CORE Immediate Adult and Child – Resuscitation Training in New Zealand

The NZRC CORE Immediate Adult and Child course provides essential resuscitation training for healthcare professionals who may be first on the scene during a medical emergency. Endorsed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP), this course meets requirements for continuous professional development (CPD) and is widely recognised across New Zealand hospitals, clinics, and healthcare settings.

About the CORE Immediate Adult and Child Course

This course equips you with the confidence and competence to manage life-threatening emergencies in both adults and children. Training is highly practical and scenario-based, focusing on teamwork and effective responses in critical situations.

CORE Immediate Adult and Child is suitable for doctors, nurses, paramedics, dentists, and other healthcare providers who require NZRC certification at the immediate level.

What You Will Learn

The CORE Immediate Adult and Child course covers essential resuscitation skills, including:

Adult Collapse Management

Structured assessment and response to adult cardiac arrest and collapse.

Child and Infant Collapse Management

Paediatric resuscitation skills, including infant-specific considerations.

AED Defibrillation

Safe use of automated external defibrillators in clinical and community settings.

Basic Airway and Breathing Management

Recognition and management of airway obstruction and breathing emergencies.

Teamwork and Communication

Working effectively in resuscitation scenarios with clear leadership and collaboration.

Course Requirements

Resuscitation – A Guide for Immediate Rescuers

Learners must review the NZRC manual Resuscitation – A Guide for Health Professionals prior to training. This text provides the essential knowledge required for CORE Immediate.

Knowledge Assessment

The course includes a written and practical assessment based on the manual and the NZRC Immediate level learning outcomes.

Manual Access

The manual can be rented from First Aid Collective NZ or purchased directly from the NZRC website.

Why Choose First Aid Collective NZ?

• NZRC-recognised certification

• Experienced instructors with clinical backgrounds

• Hands-on, scenario-based resuscitation training

• Meets RNZCGP and CPD requirements for healthcare professionals

Book Your CORE Immediate Training

Build the skills and confidence to manage medical emergencies in adults and children with the NZRC CORE Immediate Adult and Child course.

Book your training today with First Aid Collective NZ.