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Our comprehensive two-day course is designed for people who need to provide first aid in a marine environment. You will develop skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) use, wound care, hypothermia management emergency response at sea, and more.

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Our experienced instructors use a mix of theory, hands-on practice, and real-life scenarios taken from the marine and fishing industry to ensure that you are fully prepared for any situation.

Our course meets Transport Canada (TP 13008 E) requirements for seafarers and is ideal for those working or traveling on the water. Enroll in our course today to ensure you are prepared to respond to medical emergencies at sea.

Duration

16 hours in-class.
Note: Indicates minimum teaching time; total course length may be longer.

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 
• Adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross

Certification

• 3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level A or C from the Canadian Red Cross
• 3-year certification in Intermediate First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C from the Canadian Red Cross
• 5-year Transport Canada certification issued directly by the Canadian Red Cross

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 Basic First Aid is not permitted under federal regulations. 
• Learners who no longer require Marine Basic First Aid certification can continue to maintain current Intermediate First Aid certification by attending an Intermediate 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.

Learner Materials

• First Aid & CPR Learner Guide (print and/or eBook)
• Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)