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Our comprehensive course is designed to cater to individuals expected to provide first aid in a marine environment and provide first aid skills and CPR for adults.

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Our experienced instructors use a combination of lectures, discussions, and real-life scenarios taken from the marine and fishing industry to ensure that you are fully prepared for any situation.

Our course meets all the requirements outlined in the Transport Canada in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E. Enroll in our course today to ensure you are prepared to respond to medical emergencies at sea.

Duration

16 hours in-class* OR 8 hours online learning** + 8 hours in-class*.

Prerequisites

Learners must be 16 years of age or older.

Completion

• Demonstrate a working competency of all required skills.
• Achieve a minimum score of 75% on a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation completed independently.
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course.
• Must adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.

Certification

• 3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C
• 3-year certification in Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C (CSA Standard Z1210-17 – Intermediate)
• 5-year certification by Transport Canada

Certificates are issued by Red Cross upon successful completion.

Recertification

Recertification of Marine Basic First Aid is not permitted under federal regulations. If you wish to obtain the certificate after it has expired, you must complete the course again.

Learners who no longer require Marine Basic First Aid certification can continue to maintain current Standard First Aid certification by attending a Standard First Aid Recertification course prior to their expiry date.

Course Content

• The Red Cross
• Responding to Emergencies
• Breathing Emergencies
• CPR and AED
• Circulation Emergencies
• Wound Care
• Head, Neck, Spine and Pelvis Injuries
• Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Poisons
• Marine Environment
• Moving an Ill or Injured Person
• Check, Call, Care
• Choking

Includes any other content required by specific legislation.

Participant Materials

• First Aid & CPR (print and/or eBook)
• Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
• Standard First Aid CPR A/C – Online access (Blended Only)

*The teaching time does not include breaks.

**Online learning time will vary depending on the learner.