RYA First Aid

This is an essential one day or two evenings course for all water users. The certificate is valid for 3 years and is based on recommendations of the MCA and HSE. All Watersports instructors require this course that needs to be revalidated every 3 years and is suitable for RYA Sailing, Powerboating, Windsurfing, Kite Boarding, SUP, BCU Kayak /Canoe Instructors and all Safety Boat Drivers.

Course Structure

The syllabus includes;

•CPR Drowning

•Breathing difficulties

•Shock

•Blood loss & bleeding

•Internal bleeding

•Angina & heart attack

•Head injury

•Immersion hypothermia

•Burns

•Seasickness

•Diabetic emergency

•Seizures

•Fractures

•Spinal injuries

•First aid kits

•Radio medical assistance

•Helicopter evacuation

•Cat C First Aid Kits

•Weils Disease

•Child CPR

•Marine stings

•Fish hook removal