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RYA G21Shorebased · beginner
First Aid at Sea
A one-day course covering the essentials of first aid in a marine environment.
Syllabus Highlights
5 sections · 5 topics · 174 outcomes
Key topics & assessment areas
Prerequisite Knowledge
Before you book
No prior experience required. This course is suitable for complete beginners.
Level · beginner
Where we run it
Available locations
Fornells, Menorca
Menorca
RCMB, Barcelona
Barcelona
Enrollment
Enroll on First Aid at Sea
Enrolling creates your course record so you can follow the syllabus, access course materials, track competencies and book practical sessions when dates suit you.
Delivered by Mt Sail & Power. Questions before you start? sail@mtsail.com
Course Content
What you'll cover
01Introduction & Safety
3 lessonsOpenClose
Lessons (3)
- Overview & learning objectives30 min
- Key concepts60 min
- Practical application90 min
02Core Skills
3 lessonsOpenClose
Lessons (3)
- Overview & learning objectives30 min
- Key concepts60 min
- Practical application90 min
03Assessment & Certification
3 lessonsOpenClose
Lessons (3)
- Overview & learning objectives30 min
- Key concepts60 min
- Practical application90 min
RYA Syllabus
Learning outcomes
01Principles of First Aid
1 outcomes
Assessment & priorities1
- 1.1Applies the primary survey (DR ABC) to a casualty at sea
02Life-Saving Treatment
1 outcomes
Resuscitation1
- 2.1Performs CPR and manages an unconscious casualty
03Marine Specific Emergencies
1 outcomes
Cold, drowning & seasickness1
- 3.1Recognises and treats hypothermia, near-drowning and severe seasickness
04Wounds, Bleeding & Burns
1 outcomes
Trauma1
- 4.1Treats bleeding, wounds and burns using onboard first aid kit
05Communication & Rescue
1 outcomes
Getting help1
- 5.1Communicates casualty status via VHF and arranges medical evacuation
Upcoming Sessions
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