Meditrain Waikato

Meditrain Waikato MediTrain has been providing quality First Aid courses to the community and businesses since 1991.

MediTrain has created and published all their own training material, including manuals and visual material which are relevant to New Zealanders. Relevant First Aid training
Our courses are recognised by OSH as Workplace First Aid courses and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Ministry of Education. While meeting compliance requirements and a high standard of teac

hing our courses are underpinned by the desire to provide every individual with relevant and practical training that provides them with the skills and confidence to cope in emergency situations. Furthermore, our courses help to increase health and safety in communities by promoting safety awareness, injury prevention and injury recovery. To achieve these goals we consult with our clients in order to get clear ideas about their specific needs. We then combine our expertise in First Aid training with research findings and the knowledge and experience of experts in the various domains to develop tailored relevant First Aid courses.

Most of us notice when something’s not quite right with someone we care about.A colleague who’s gone quiet.A friend who ...
24/04/2026

Most of us notice when something’s not quite right with someone we care about.
A colleague who’s gone quiet.
A friend who keeps cancelling plans.
A family member who just seems… off.
The hard part isn’t noticing. It’s knowing what to do next.
We’ve put together a new article on mental health first aid, what it actually is, why early support matters, and how everyday people can respond with confidence.
If you’ve ever hesitated to say something because you weren’t sure how, this is worth a read.
Read the article 👉 https://www.meditrain.co.nz/news/21-04-2026/why-mental-health-first-aid-is-a-skill-more-kiwis-should-have/

🍂Chartwell Cooperating Church – Autumn Sale this Saturday!🍁We love being part of the Hamilton community, and that means ...
15/04/2026

🍂Chartwell Cooperating Church – Autumn Sale this Saturday!🍁

We love being part of the Hamilton community, and that means supporting the people who support us!

Chartwell Cooperating Church is one of the venues we run our first aid courses in Hamilton, and this Saturday they are holding their Autumn Sale — and we would love for you to get along!

📅 This Saturday | 9am – 12pm
📍 126 Comries Road, Chartwell, Hamilton - Chartwell Cooperating Church

They are a wonderful community space and fundraisers like this are what keep them going. So if you're in the area, please pop in and show their community some love!🥰

Most people learn first aid thinking help is 10–15 minutes away.But what happens when it’s not?In many parts of New Zeal...
27/03/2026

Most people learn first aid thinking help is 10–15 minutes away.
But what happens when it’s not?
In many parts of New Zealand, you could be managing someone for 40 minutes, an hour, or longer. On a tramping track. On a farm. Offshore. In your own community.
That’s the gap most first aid courses don’t cover.
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) training is about what comes next. Monitoring, decision-making, airway management, keeping someone alive while you wait.
It’s not about being a hero.
It’s about being useful when it really matters.
If you’re someone who spends time outdoors, or just wants to be able to step up when something goes wrong, this is worth a look.

Read more: https://www.meditrain.co.nz/news/why-pre-hospital-emergency-training-could-save-a-life/

New year, new training calendar 🙂 MediTrain is back and bookings for 2026 are well underway. If you need to tick off fir...
15/01/2026

New year, new training calendar 🙂 MediTrain is back and bookings for 2026 are well underway. If you need to tick off first aid compliance or refresh your skills, getting in early makes life easier later. Our course dates are now available, with simple online booking and hands on training that actually sticks. Take a look and get yourself sorted for the year ahead.
https://www.meditrain.co.nz/bookings/

🎄 Happy Holidays from MediTrain! 🎄The year’s wrapping up, and our team is taking a well-earned break! We’ll be closing o...
18/12/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from MediTrain! 🎄The year’s wrapping up, and our team is taking a well-earned break! We’ll be closing on Friday 19th Dec at 12pm and reopening on Monday 12th Jan.
✨ You can still book your 2026 courses anytime through our website, even over the holidays. Any enquiries sent to enquiry@meditrain.co.nz will be answered when we return.
Thank you for trusting MediTrain with your training this year, we truly appreciate your support. As always, please stay safe during the holiday season,whether you’re travelling, relaxing, or enjoying time with loved ones.
Wishing you a joyful, safe, and relaxing holiday season! 🎅💫

If you still need to complete your first aid training before the year wraps up, now’s the time to book 🙂 Spots are filli...
03/12/2025

If you still need to complete your first aid training before the year wraps up, now’s the time to book 🙂 Spots are filling up fast for our final classes of 2025, with our last First Aid course running on Wednesday 17 December. Whether you need a full certificate or a refresher, we’ll help you finish the year confident and ready.
MediTrain courses are practical, engaging and designed to help you remember what matters in real situations. Book now to secure your place.
https://www.meditrain.co.nz/bookings/

Jillian never expected to use her first aid training at 5:23am on a quiet morning in Bulls. But when her husband Matt co...
17/11/2025

Jillian never expected to use her first aid training at 5:23am on a quiet morning in Bulls. But when her husband Matt collapsed and stopped breathing, everything she’d learned with MediTrain came straight back.
She called 111. She started CPR. She kept going until help arrived, and Matt survived.
We were so impressed by Jillian’s courage and quick action, and by the volunteer team who helped save Matt, that we presented her with a MediTrain First Responder Award. 💝
Jillian’s story is a powerful reminder that most cardiac arrests happen at home — and the person you save is often someone you love.
First aid isn’t just for work. It can save a life.
👉 Read Jillian’s full story: https://www.meditrain.co.nz/news/14-11-2025/when-every-second-counts/

🚑 A few quick actions can save a life. When 80-year-old Rick collapsed on his morning walk, two cyclists nearby acted fa...
15/10/2025

🚑 A few quick actions can save a life. When 80-year-old Rick collapsed on his morning walk, two cyclists nearby acted fast, calling 111, starting CPR, and using an AED. Rick survived because his community was ready.
This Restart a Heart Day (Thursday 16 October), take a minute to learn where your nearest AED is, or book a first aid course to learn CPR.
Every minute counts. Every action matters. Find your local first aid course at https://www.meditrain.co.nz/

🚑 Need your first aid training this October?MediTrain Waikato makes it simple. Our trainers deliver engaging, hands-on s...
25/09/2025

🚑 Need your first aid training this October?
MediTrain Waikato makes it simple. Our trainers deliver engaging, hands-on sessions right in the heart of Hamilton, with dates available throughout the month.
💻 Complete your theory online, then join a one-day practical session
💸 From $140 per person
👥 Group bookings available — we’ll come to you with 8+ people
🎓 NZQA-accredited training that’s practical, engaging and memorable
👉 Find your course and check the October timetable here: https://meditrain.co.nz/timetable/waikato/

📚 Ever wondered what happens in the online learning part of your first aid course?At MediTrain, we’ve built ours from th...
22/09/2025

📚 Ever wondered what happens in the online learning part of your first aid course?
At MediTrain, we’ve built ours from the ground up to be easy, engaging, and genuinely useful — not just another hoop to jump through.
This blog explains how our online learning works, why we built it this way, and what to expect before you show up for your in-person session.
Read more:
👉 https://www.meditrain.co.nz/news/19-09-2025/how-meditrain-s-online-first-aid-class-works/

11/09/2025

🚑 First aid saves lives. In honour of World First Aid Day (13 September), we’re sharing three real stories where MediTrain training made the difference:
- A student calmly saved a baby choking in the supermarket
- A brother performed CPR on the rugby field and saved his sibling’s life
- A class worked together to save a life during training itself
These moments remind us why first aid matters — it gives you the skills and confidence to act when every second counts.
First aid isn’t just for the workplace — it can save someone you love.
👉 Book your first aid course with MediTrain today

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