Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)

This one day course provides a good mixture of theoretical and practical sessions covering basic first aid and Basic Life Support skills on martime commercial vessels. The course will run as follows;

Session 1 09:00 – 10.30

First aid aims, Responsibilities, maritime incidences, actions in an emergency and primary survey.

Session 2 10.45 – 12.30

CPR including drowning, secondary survey including top to toe and recovery position, casualty transportation, respiratory system and chocking.

Session 3 13.15 – 15.00

Disorders of circulation including shock, Cold shock, Hypo and Hyperthermia, Seasickness and Dehydration, Wounds and Bleeding.

Session 4 15.00 – 16.00

Burns, first aid kits.

Assessment and exam paper. 16.00 – 17.00

ASSESSMENT

There is continual assessment throughout the course via oral questioning and practical demonstration and participation. Successful candidates will be awarded the STCW 95 Certificate in Elementary First Aid on the day.

EXTRA INFORMATION

Students are required to bring a valid form of indentification such as driving licence, passport or ships discharge book.

This course has no formal expiry date, although RYA Commercial Endorsement holders are required to provide proof of refresher training every 5 years.