This one-day course covers all the familiar first aid subjects, with a focus on the boating environment. Whether this is your first introduction to first aid or you are looking to refresh your knowledge and skills, this course is designed to provide a good working knowledge of first aid for anyone going afloat, small craft users and to support skippers.
Course topics specific to boating include:-
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the recovery position in a confined space
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CPR, including the drowning protocol
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cold shock and hypothermia fromimmersion and/or exposure
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seasickness and dehydration
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medical assistance or advice by VHF
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helicopter rescue
The RYA First Aid course satisfies the requirements for:
- professional skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of a safe haven, including Boatmasters;
- the Senior First Aid certificate needed by offshore racers subject to ISAF’s regulations on first aid training (OSR 4.08.4);
- Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence.
The course is recommended by the MCA and HSE.
2024 Dates:
24th Feb 2024
08th March 2024
09th March 2024: cancelled (now 08th March)
04th Aug 2024
24th Nov 2024
Duration
1 day
Price
£105.00
What is included?
Included in your course fee:
Additional Information
There are no additional course costs.
Please note this course is non-residential. If you would like to arrange accommodation nearby, please see our information page for some suggestions.
Ability after course
To achieve a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to be able to support skippers of yachts and motor boats.
Minimum entry standard: no prior knowledge required.
