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Marine Advanced First Aid

Two boat crew members practice wrapping a person with hypothermia using a manikin.
Photo: Adam Tardos / Canadian Red Cross

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 in-class*

Prerequisites

Learners must be 18 years of age or older.

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
  • 5-year certification by Transport Canada
Certificates are issued by Red Cross upon successful completion.

Note: The Transport Canada certification will be mailed to you. Please be sure to allow extra time for delivery after you successfully complete the course.


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)

*The teaching time does not include breaks.