Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

Marine Basic First Aid - Blended (1 day online/1 day in person at Campus)

Description

Designed to meet the needs of those working on the water, Marine Basic First Aid meets the requirements for Transport Canada TP 13008.

Note: This course is offered through Red Cross in partnership with Coastal Responders, a Marine First Aid Training Company.

The blended online/in-person two-day course comprises lecture, discussion and scenarios from the marine industry. The course is 16 hours of instruction.

Schedule:

  • Day 1: Self-study online (8 Hours self directed - May vary based on individual)

  • Day 2: In-person at our campus (8 Hours)

Overview:

  • Responding to Emergencies

  • Breathing Emergencies

  • CPR and AED

  • Circulation Emergencies

  • Wound Care

  • Head, Neck, Spine, and Pelvis Injuries

  • Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries

  • Sudden Medical Emergencies

  • Environmental Emergencies

  • Poison Management

  • Marine Environment Considerations

  • Moving an Ill or Injured Person

  • Check, Call, Care

  • Choking Response

 

Upon successful completion, participants receive:

  • 3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Level A or C

  • 5-year certification from Transport Canada

 

Prerequisites: Minimum age: 16

 

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