Marine Basic First Aid
Comprehensive two-day course designed 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.
Duration: 16 hours in-class
Prerequisite None, A student does not require a CDN in order to participate in a MBFA course
Completion Requirements:
- Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
- Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
- Prerequisite:Min. Minimum 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5)
Certification: 3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid and CPR/ AED Level A
Recertification of Marine First Aid is not permitted under federal regulations.
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
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
- Babysitter’s Manual Completion certificate