Marine First Aid

Canadian Red Cross Marine Basic First Aid & CPR Course

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

Cost Per Participant

Contact us. info@gettrained4life.ca

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