Basic or Advanced Marine First Aid & CPR

Basic Marine First Aid & CPR - Description

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.

Transport Canada issued Candidate Document Number (CDN).

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

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.

Not permitted under federal regulations.

• 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 confined spaces, infectious diseases, and personal health and hygiene

Advanced Marine First Aid & CPR - Description

Comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques and scenarios for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in a marine setting. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008. Designed for any person who wants to obtain a Master’s or Officer’s certificate or endorsement, or those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on coastal voyage, class 1, or unlimited voyage.

Transport Canada issued Candidate Document Number (CDN).

100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 80% min. passing grade on written exam.

3-year certification in Marine Advanced First Aid, CPR Level HCP, and AED, and a Transport Canada certification in Marine Advanced First Aid.

Not permitted under federal regulations.

• The emergency scene
• Preventing disease transmission
• Assessment
• Respiratory emergencies
• Airway and ventilation
• Circulatory emergencies
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Soft tissue injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Head and spine injuries
• Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
• Sudden illnesses
• Poisoning
• Heat‐ and cold‐ related emergencies
• Reaching and moving people
• Multiple casualty incidents
• Toxicological hazards aboard ship
• Radio medical advice
• Pharmacology
• Sterilization