Life-Saving
Essentials Course

Practical, hands-on, and empowering— IN this condensed course, you'll walk away with both the skills & confidence to act quickly in an emergency.

Our small group setting (no more than 8 people) ensures you get personalised 1:1 guidance as you learn baby-and-child-focused CPR and choking first aid: two crucial skills that can save a little one’s life.

60 MINUTES

PUBLIC | PRIVATE | IN-PERSON

Learn by doing with

  • Advanced Tools 

    Our specialised infant and child CPR manikins (made by Laerdal — the company that hospitals use for their resuscitation teaching) provide real-time feedback on your compressions, to ensure you’re practising the correct technique.

  • Intimate Teaching Environment

    Small group classes (8 people max) means you’ll get personalised guidance and support, and the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like.

  • Online Resources

    After our session, we will send you a PDF with all the key points. So you can refer back when needed.

By the end of this course you will

Have the confidence and skills to perform CPR & choking first aid on a baby/child

Be able to identify an emergency situation & when to call an ambulance

“This course not only gave me good advice on what to do during an emergency or accident, but also taught me how to identify dangerous symptoms.

I enjoyed the interactive nature of the course, it was very engaging and I found the visual aids super helpful. A great resource for all parents.”

- Shelley L

Topics Covered

  • Recognising a seriously unwell or injured child - the red flag signs

  • Choking first aid

  • CPR

  • Plus an immersive practical session, including one-on-one time with educators for personalised guidance

  • 60 Minutes

  • Parents, grandparents, caregivers — anyone looking for a CPR course that’s specific to babies & children (from newborn to 10 years).

  • 60 minutes of immersive practical education

    Extra handy take-home resources:

    • First aid action plan

    • Car seat sticker with emergency contacts & safe harness fit information 

    • When to call an ambulance (online guide)

    • CPR & Choking (online guide)

Will you come to us, or shall we come to you?

  • Public Course

    $60 per person

    All our public Life-Saving Essentials courses are based in Auckland | October & November courses available

    Minimum 4 people for course to go ahead

    Grab a 10% discount off any online course when you book this course (purchase at checkout)

  • Private Course

    $75 per person for group of 4 | additional $30pp thereafter to a max of 8 people

    Minimum 4 people for course to go ahead. The bigger your group, the smaller the cost per person!

    Hate group payments? Don't worry & breathe! Each group member confirms and pays individually. Head to our FAQs to learn more.

Check out our other courses

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    Specialised education on managing injuries, illnesses & emergencies at home

    Through a mix of theory & demonstration, you’ll learn how to face any challenge with confidence and clarity

  • Starting Solids Course

    Starting Solids Safely

    Specialised education on starting solids

    Start your little ones eating journey with calmness & confidence – regardless of what feeding approach you choose to follow

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