This one-day "RYA First Aid" course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people on and around the water. It fulfils the requirements for professional skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of safe haven. The course is recommended by the MCA and HSE, and satisfies the requirements of some categories of commercial work afloat, including Boatmasters.

This course is a must for all who mess about on the water from the windsurfer, dinghy sailor, racing yacht skipper and crew to family cruisers both power and sail not forgetting PWC, powerboats and Inland waterways,  At the successful completion of the course you will be issued with the RYA first aid certificate. This certificate is valid for 3 years from the time of issue and is a prerequisite for RYA onwater Instructors and those taking their Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore Examination.

This course will teach you how to cope with medical emergencies from minor ailments to serious situations that require an immediate response.

The syllabus covers situations you are likely to encounter while on the water or at sea, with particular emphasis on resuscitation techniques, caring for a man overboard victim, Cold Water Shock, Hypothermia, Wounds and Bleeding, Fractures, Sea Sickness, Heart Attacks and Angina, Burns, Diabetic emergencies, Medical Shock and the use of the Class C First Aid Kit   We also explain how to obtain outside medical assistance and what to expect when involved in a helicopter rescue scenario.

Price - £85.00 per person (discounts available for groups of 5 persons and more)

For Course Dates and Locations

In addition to our One Day RYA First Aid Course in association with "First Aid Works" we are able to provide a one stop shop for all your First Aid Training needs. including the:

• First Aid Appointed Person Course
• HSE Approved First Aid at Work Courses
• First Aid at Work Refresher (HSE Approved)

In association with "First Aid Works" a specialist First Aid Training provider we are able to offer the complete range of HSE Approved First Aid Courses, the training is provided by Healthcare Professionals. These courses are offered as "Open Access" Courses held at our Training Centre in Central Birmingham - (Ideal for Individuals and Small Groups) or “In House" Courses at your location.

Most courses are available as "Daily Block" or Evening Classes for more information including prices of our none RYA First Aid Course please:

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