Marine Advanced First Aid - MAFA

Marine Advanced First Aid required for Master 150GT and higher tickets

Description

This course is designed exclusively to provide you with marine-specific knowledge, including the use of equipment and skills in a marine environment and the transfer of patients from a ship.

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

You will receive comprehensive training that meets the requirements set by Transport Canada as outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008E.

3-year Red Cross certification in Marine Advanced First Aid and a 5-year Transport Canada certification.

Minimum pass 75% written exam and evaluation of practical scenarios.

100% attendance required.

Duration: 4 Days

Course Content   

The Professional Responder

Responding to the call

Infection prevention and control

Anatomy and physiology

Assessment

Airway management and respiratory emergencies

Circulatory emergencies

Shock

Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma

Musculoskeletal injuries

Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries

Head and spinal injuries

Acute and chronic illnesses

Poisoning

Environmental illnesses

Pregnancy, labour and delivery

Special populations

Crisis intervention

Reaching, lifting and extricating patients

Multiple-casualty incidents

Pharmacology

Marine environment

Workplace

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