Overview
This one-day RYA First Aid course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations.
This course is MCA approved and satisfied the requirements for RYA Instructor Courses, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat. This RYA First Aid Course fulfils the requirements for:
- First aid training for vessels working up to area Category 2 under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Codes of Practice for Small Vessels Operated Commercially;
- First aid training needed by offshore racers subject to World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulation OSR 6.05.2;
- The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, 1981 for the purposes of Emergency First Aid at Work.
The subjects specific to boating include:
- The recovery position in a confined space.
- CPR, including the drowning protocol.
- Cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure.
- Seasickness and dehydration.
- Medical assistance or advice by VHF.
- Helicopter rescue.
Validity.
The certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Accommodation
Accommodation may be available with Neyland Yacht Haven should you require it here: www.yachthavens.com/neyland-yacht-haven/stay/haven-pod .
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