MARINE BASIC FIRST AID (STCW 2010) Compliant

Instructed by Marine Professionals

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Course Location: 2612 Sooke Road, Colwood BC

Transport Canada Training Certificate is issued upon successful completion, valid for 5 years from date of issue

Marine Basic First Aid Description

A 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 E. Designed for any person who wants to obtain a rating certificate or endorsement or a Master or Chief Mate limited certification or is the person providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-coastal voyage, class 2, or sheltered waters. Covers skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to circulation emergencies (CPR/AED level A). The course uses scenarios taken from the marine/fishing industry.

Course Content

Responding to Emergencies
The EMS system at sea
Check, Call, Care
Airway emergencies
Breathing and Circulation emergencies
First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – adult
Wound care
Head and spine injuries
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Sudden Medical Emergencies
Environmental Emergencies
Poisons

Pre-course Requirements:

None:

Marine Basic First Aid

Duration: 16 hours
Instructor: Certified Canadian Red Cross Professional Emergency Care First Aid Instructor
Completion: 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam
Certification: Marine Basic First Aid & CPR Level A. Transport Canada /STCW 2010 Training certification valid for 5 years from date of issue.