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