Marine Basic First Aid

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.

Duration:

16 hours. Flexible scheduling options.

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

Recertification:

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 and optional wall certificate
Transport Canada Training Certificate

Printable version – Marine Basic First Aid Course

Legislative Requirements
All First Aid Programs must adhere to federal, provincial, and territorial legislation, which is found at www.redcross.ca/firstaidlegislation . While the Canadian Red Cross has researched the legislative requirements, it is the responsibility of the Instructor to ensure that those requirements are met in the courses that they instruct.