Marine Basic First Aid

Duration: 16 hours. Flexible scheduling options.

Basic two-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the marine/fishing industry. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008. Designed for any person who wants to obtain a rating certificate, endorsement, or a Master or Chief Mate limited certification, and for those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-coastal voyage, class 2, or on a vessel on sheltered waters.

Instructor: Red Cross First Aid Instructor or Instructor Trainer

Prerequisite: Transport Canada issued Candidate Document Number (CDN)

Completion Requirements: 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.

Certification: 3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid & CPR Level C, equivalent to Standard First Aid & CPR Level C, and AED, and a Transport Canada certification in Marine Basic First Aid

Re-certification: Not permitted under federal regulations

Course Content:

• Assessment of needs of ill or injured persons and threats to own safety
• Appreciation of body structure and functions
• Positioning of person
• The unconscious person
• Resuscitation techniques (including CPR C)
• Control bleeding
• Management of shock
• Burns, scalds, and injuries caused by electricity
• Rescue and transport of person
• Other topics including improvising bandages, rescue in confined spaces, infectious diseases, and personal health and hygiene

Take-Home Materials:

• Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual
• Certification card
• Optional wall certificate Transport Canada Training Certificate