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 AYF/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
Be prepared
By the end of the day you will be able to identify life-threatening conditions, perform CPR, recognise an onboard medical emergency and be prepared to help a casualty in an on board emergency.
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, notepad, pen