Marine Basic First Aid is a comprehensive two-day course designed by the Canadian Red Cross to meet the needs of those expected to provide first aid in a marine environment. Course uses a combination of lecture, discussion, and scenarios taken from the marine/fishing industry to teach the required knowledge and skills. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E.
COURSE CONTENT
• The Red Cross
• Responding to Emergencies
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and Circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – adult
• Wound care
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Illnessess
• Poisons
DURATION
Two days in-class (16 Hours)
PREREQUISITES
None
A student does not require a CDN in order to participate in a MBFA course.
PARTICIPANT MATERIALS
• First Aid & CPR (print and/or eBook)
• Comprehensive Guide to First Aid & CPR (eBook)
• Marine Basic First Aid certificate (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
• Transport Canada certification issued directly by CRC
COMPLETION
• Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
• Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course
CERTIFICATION
3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Level A
COURSE PRICE
Please call for the course fee. There are no public courses scheduled at this time. Or please contact ProSafe at 604-585-7233 if you would like to book a group training course.