RYA First Aid

Who's it designed for: The course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for all those who go afloat, on inland waters or up to 60 miles offshore. The syllabus is based on the recommendations of the HSE and the MCA.

It also fulfils requirements for:

RYA Practical instructors

The MCA Code of Practice for Skippers of small commercial vessels up to category 2, including boatmasters.

The Senior first aid certificate for offshore racers subject to ISAF regulations on first aid training (OSR 4.08.4)

Course Structure

Shock

Cold water shock

Hypothermia and exposure

First Aid equipment for boats/craft

Preparations for casualty evacuation by helicopter

Treatment for: breathing difficulties, chest pain, sea sickness, diabetic emergency, anaphylaxis, hyperthermia, fractures, seizures and burns.

Skippers of MCA Coded vessels: Category C First Aid kits and use of a pocket mask

Practical Aspects:

CPR

Wound Dressing / Bleeding Control

CPR specific to drowning

Head Injuries

Gaining Medical Assistance via VHF radio

Useful Information

Who's it designed for: The course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for all those who go afloat, on inland waters or up to 60 miles offshore. The syllabus is based on the recommendations of the HSE and the MCA.

It also fulfils requirements for:

RYA Practical instructors

The MCA Code of Practice for Skippers of small commercial vessels up to category 2, including boatmasters.

The Senior first aid certificate for offshore racers subject to ISAF regulations on first aid training (OSR 4.08.4)