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This course provides a comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques with scenarios taken from the marine/fishing industry for individuals who need a basic training level in First Aid & CPR for the marine industry. The course covers a variety of topics from basic first aid such as cardiovascular emergencies for Adults, CPR Level A, and other topics including choking, airway and breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmission and progresses to in-depth ones including sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.
This course includes First Aid & CPR Guidelines 2005 and meets OHS regulations for Standard First Aid.
About this course:
14–16-hour course with flexible scheduling options
3-year certification (or as legislation dictates) in Marine Advanced First Aid & CPR Level A
Includes Level A CPR (CPR information is enhanced to meet specific workplace needs)
Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification (where local legislation permits)
Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Who should attend:
Any employee or those pursuing employment in the marine industry. No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required.
Minimum course content:
First Aid Kit
Body Structure and Function
Toxicological Hazards
Examination of Person (Oxygen Administration)
Spinal Injuries
Burns, Scalds
Effects of Cold and Heat
Fractures, Dislocations and Muscular Injuries
Medical Care of Rescued People
Radio Medical Advice
Pharmacology
Sterilization
Cardiac Arrest, Drowning and Asphyxia
Take-home materials
Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual NEW
Canadian Red Cross Marine Advanced First Aid Supplement NEW
