RYA First Aid Course

  • first aid

  • 8 hrs

  • Max 12 people

Learn the basics of first aid, you never know when you might need it.

Highlights

  • Learn the recovery position for use in a confined space
  • Practise CPR, including the drowning protocol
  • Cover cold shock, hypothermia, seasickness and dehydration
  • Discuss medical assistance by VHF and helicopter rescue
  • Receive a certificate and first aid manual

Description

Our one-day 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. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.


Content

The recovery position in a confined space, CPR, including the drowning protocol, cold shock and hypothermia fromimmersion and/or exposure, seasickness and dehydration, medical assistance or advice by VHF, helicopter rescue.


Price includes certificate & first aid manual.






Requirements

No minimum age


What to bring

  1. Packed lunch or money for lunch
  2. Wear suitable & comfortable clothing as we will be covering CPR & recovery position.
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    HYDRO Abersoch

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