Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

This course is held weekly, usually on Monday and costs £135 inc VAT.

This course usually takes place on the Monday of our STCW 95 Basic Safety Training Week and is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency aboard ship.

Course Structure

The course will cover

Taking immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency in basic first aid

Assessing the needs of the casualty and threats to your own safety

Appreciation of body structure and functions

Understanding the immediate measures to be taken in case of an emergency

Positioning a casualty

Applying resuscitation techniques – including the use of AED

Controlling bleeding

Basic shock management

Applying appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds

The rescue and transport of a casualty

Improvising bandages and using your emergency kit

Understanding common medical emergencies and their management

Useful Information

This course is taught at the Red Ensign training facility in Cowes.

There are no formal requirements for this course however you should be over 18 years of age.

The cost of this course is £135.00 inc VAT.

£185 with accommodation