Marine First Aid

Course program

This Marine First Aid course is mandatory for racing yachtsmen/women and highly recommended for all who venture offshore under power or sail. The course has been designed specifically to focus on First Aid situations in a marine setting.

Your training will be conducted by marine professionals who are also trained medics

Meets AS/RYA/ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing requirements
Ideal training for the remote (marine) workplace
Certificates valid for 3 years for First Aid and 12 months for CPR
Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

There are 4 parts to the program

Pre-study and assessments
Theory training
Practical training
Assessment for both knowledge and skills

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What’s included

First aid manual
Full day of quality instruction and hands on learning tailored to the marine environment
Nationally recognised certificate upon successful completion of the course.

What will I learn?

Emergency wound closure techniques
Radio medical assistance & medical kit recommendations
CPR and Defibrillation in a marine environment
Severe burns & bleeding
Patient evacuation by helicopter & marine rescue
Fractures & crush injuries; concussion and spinal injuries
Cold water shock, Hypothermia from immersion and exposure
Seasickness & Dehydration
Bites and stings, aquatic animal encounters
Allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy
Shock, soft tissue injuries, poisoning
Angina, stroke, choking, minor wounds
Ideal for revalidation of your existing qualification

Qualifications

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated site

Entry requirements

Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor.

Pre-course Study

Students are required to undertake online pre-course work prior to attending the face to face session.

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/pre-course studies.

What do I bring?

Lunch (available from the club)
Notepad
Pen