95 GBP (£)
EnquireSchool Devon Shorebased
Location 54 Old Exeter Street, Chudleigh, Devo...
Duration 1 day(s)
Dates Contact for more info
Accommodation None Included
The skills gained from this course could save some ones life! This is a one day course that covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, river estuaries or on cross-channel passages. In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save a life, especially where immediate professional help is not available.
Course Structure
The recovery position in a confined space
•CPR, including the drowning protocol
•Cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and / or exposure
•Seasickness and dehydration
•Medical assistance or advice by VHF
•Helicopter rescue