Marine Advanced First Aid
Designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board a vessel. Participants will gain knowledge of marine first aid equipment, and the transferring of patients from a ship. All aspects of course are focused in a marine setting. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008E.
Recommended for Mariners pursuing a certificate or endorsement as a Master or Officers certificate, designated first aid attendant on a near costal voyage, Class 1 or sheltered waters voyage.
Audience
Any person designated to provide first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near coastal voyage, class 1, or unlimited voyage. Participants who want to obtain a master or officer certificate or endorsement.
Duration
31 hours
Prerequisites
None
Completion
- Successfully demonstrate the course skills competencies
- Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book
Knowledge Evaluation
- Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma)
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
- 3-year in Marine Advanced First Aid
- Transport Canada certification valid for 5 years
Recertification
- Recertification of Marine First Aid is not permitted by Transport Canada TP 13008E
Course Content
Professional responder, responding, infection control, anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, airway management, circulatory emergencies, hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, head and spinal injuries, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies and more.
Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Providers:
- Canadian Red Cross
- Rescue7
- Academy of Emergency Training
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