Duncan (300 Brae Road) Marine Basic First Aid Course - CPR (Blended)
A blended program approved by Transport Canada, designed for individuals working or training to work in a marine environment. Combining online learning with an in-person session, this course provides essential first aid skills and CPR training tailored for marine settings, focusing on the unique challenges of working on or near water.
Course Overview - Marine Basic First Aid & CPR C
This Canadian Red Cross Marine Basic First Aid and CPR Level C course equips participants with essential first aid and CPR skills, emphasizing scenarios specific to marine and fishing industries. The course meets the requirements outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E and is ideal for those working on or near water.
The online module allows participants to learn at their own pace before attending the in-person session, which focuses on hands-on practice and realistic scenarios. By the end of this course, participants will feel confident and prepared to respond effectively in emergencies.
Key Topics Include:
- The Red Cross and EMS System: Learn about the Red Cross approach to first aid and the Emergency Medical Services system.
- Responding to Emergencies: Understand the steps of Check, Call, Care to provide effective first aid.
- Airway, Breathing, and Circulation Emergencies: Manage airway obstructions, respiratory distress, and cardiac arrest.
- Wound Care: Treat minor and major wounds, including those specific to marine environments.
- Head, Spine, and Bone Injuries: Respond to head trauma, spinal injuries, and fractures.
- Sudden Medical Emergencies: Recognize and provide care for conditions like seizures, diabetes, and anaphylaxis.
- Environmental Emergencies: Address hypothermia, heatstroke, and other challenges specific to marine environments.
- Poisons: Learn how to identify and respond to poisoning incidents.
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Why Choose This First Aid Training?
- Meets Transport Canada Standards: Approved for marine workers under TP 13008 E.
- Blended Learning Format: Combines the flexibility of online learning with the effectiveness of hands-on practice.
- CPR Level C Certification: Includes training for adult, child, and infant CPR.
- Realistic Marine Scenarios: Focuses on situations specific to marine and fishing industries to build confidence in real-world emergencies.
- Comprehensive Training: Covers essential first aid topics tailored to marine environments.
Course Duration
- Full Course: 16 hours (8 hours Online + 8 hours In-Person Practical)
- Recertification: Requires full course as per Transport Canada
This blended course provides 16 hours of comprehensive training, combining online learning with in-person sessions to ensure participants are well-prepared for workplace emergencies.
Transport Canada Compliance
This course complies with Transport Canada requirements outlined in TP 13008 E, ensuring that participants meet the safety standards necessary for marine work environments.
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Course Details
Marine Basic First Aid - 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
- Wound Care
- Head and Spine Injuries
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
- Sudden Medical Emergencies
- Environmental Emergencies
- Poisons
FAQs
What is marine basic first aid?
Marine Basic First Aid is a 2 day course that is essentially the very same as Red Cross Standard First Aid, with a few extra topics specific to the marine environment, such as communication in an emergency on the water, and added emphasis on the topics of drowning, hypothermia, and shock. We offer this course regularly in a blended format, where you can do the knowledge portion online, and then complete the course with an 8-hour in-class session.
How long is Marine basic first aid valid for?
Marine Basic First Aid expires after 3 years, so you will need to retake the course every 3 years to keep it maintained.
Why does the marine first aid require training?
Transport Canada has jurisdiction over first aid requirements for people who work on the water. There are two types of Marine First Aid Courses. For those who work on smaller craft or lower risk environments. Marine Basic First Aid is the appropriate course.Marine Basic First Aid is a 2 day course that is essentially the very same as Red Cross Standard First Aid, with a few extra topics specific to the marine environment, such as communication in an emergency on the water, and added emphasis on the topics of drowning, hypothermia, and shock. We offer this course regularly in a blended format, where you can do the knowledge portion online, and then complete the course with an 8-hour in-class session. Marine Advanced First Aid may be required for those who work on larger vessels or higher risk environments. Marine Advanced First Aid is essentially the very same as a Red Cross First Responder course with a few added ‘marine topics’ and This is an intensive week long course.
Materials
The Marine Basic First Aid & CPR Level C Blended course includes the following materials:
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual (virtual)
- Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)
Note: The online portion of your course will be assigned within 1 business day of registering for your in-person section. Please keep this in mind when choosing a date, and allow yourself enough time to complete the online portion of the course.
Where to find us:
Visit our Duncan training courses here.
Duncan (300 Brae Road)
Who should take this course?
- Fishing guides
- Coast guards
- commercial fishers
- fishing engaged on a near coastal voyage (Class 1/NC1/CLass 2/NC2/Sheltered Waters Voyage/SW)
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Marine Basic First Aid Course - CPR (Blended) course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Victoria - Downtown | Vancouver | Nanaimo | Victoria - Tillicum Centre | Burnaby | Duncan (300 Brae Road) | Virtual Classroom | Trillium Lodge |
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.