Marine Basic First Aid - :: First Aid Traning ::

Duration: 16 hours. Flexible scheduling options.

Basic two-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the marine/fishing industry. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008. Designed for any person who wants to obtain a rating certificate, endorsement, or a Master or Chief Mate limited certification, and for those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-coastal voyage, class 2, or on a vessel on sheltered waters.

Instructor

Red Cross First Aid Instructor or Instructor Trainer

Prerequisite

Transport Canada issued Candidate Document Number (CDN)

Completion

100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam

Certification

3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid & CPR Level C, equivalent to Standard First Aid & CPR Level C, and AED, and a Transport Canada certification in Marine Basic First Aid

Recertification

Not permitted under federal regulations

Course Content

Assessment of needs of ill or injured persons and threats to own safety

Appreciation of body structure and functions

Positioning of person

The unconscious person

Resuscitation techniques (including CPR C)

Control bleeding

Management of shock

Burns, scalds, and injuries caused by electricity

Rescue and transport of person

Other topics including improvising bandages, rescue in enclosed spaces, infectious diseases, and personal health and hygiene

Take-Home Materials

First Aid & CPR Manual

Certification card and optional wall certificate

Transport Canada Training Certificate

Printable version – Marine Basic First Aid Course