Credits: Canadian Red Cross, Adam Tardos (AV Unit)

Gain the skills and confidence to apply immediate first aid in the event of accidents or illnesses onboard a vessel through the Marine Advanced First Aid Training.

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This course is exclusively designed to provide you with marine-specific knowledge, including using equipment and skills in a marine environment and transferring patients from a ship.

You will receive comprehensive training that meets the requirements set by Transport Canada as outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008E. Join us now and be prepared for any unforeseen circumstance that may arise while at sea.

Duration

31 hours

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites

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 Red Cross certification in Marine Advanced First Aid and a Transport Canada certification. Certificates are issued by Red Cross upon successful completion.

Recertification   

Recertification of Marine First Aid is not permitted by Transport Canada TP 13008E

Course Content   

• The Professional Responder
• Responding to the call
• Infection prevention and control
• Anatomy and physiology
• Assessment
• Airway management and respiratory emergencies
• Circulatory emergencies
• Shock
• Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
• Head and spinal injuries
• Acute and chronic illnesses
• Poisoning
• Environmental illnesses
• Pregnancy, labour and delivery
• Special populations
• Crisis intervention
• Reaching, lifting and extricating patients
• Multiple-casualty incidents
• Pharmacology
• Marine environment
• Workplace

Participant Materials            

• Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text
• Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (optional)