This one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. It is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers. The course is delivered by an ambulance technician and serving lifeboatman, who can provide useful real-life experience and valuable maritime perspective in the presentation of this topic.
The qualification fulfils the requirements for:
- First Aid training for vessels working up to area Category 2 under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Codes of Practice for Small Vessels Operated Commercially
- first aid training needed by offshore racers subject to World Sailing's Offshore Special Regulation OSR 6.05.2;
- the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, 1981 for the purposes of Emergency First Aid at Work
- Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Certificates of Competence
Course Information
Included
- Nomad Sailing First Aid course handbook
- Postage & Packaging of the above
- Classroom Course : 8 hrs
- Practical exercise using of up to date training resources
- RYA First Aid Certificate (valid for 3 years)
Topics for this course specific to boating include: (review the full syllabus)
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Recovery position in a confined space
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CPR, including the drowning protocol
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Cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure
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Seasickness and dehydration
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Medical assistance or advice by VHF
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Helicopter rescue
Minimum age 18 years.
How do I Book?
Check out the available course dates and then contact us or book online. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Lou or Jim for more information.
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