Marine Advanced First Aid
A comprehensive first aid and CPR skills training course for those in the marine/fishing industry.
Train for your Master's or Officer's certificate with 40-hour Marine Advanced First Aid in BC. This Canadian Red Cross course meets Transport Canada TP 13008 for first aid on coastal, class 1, and unlimited voyages. Choose a class in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Vancouver, or Burnaby, and leave with 3-year Red Cross and Transport Canada certificates.
What students should expect
Who needs it? Mariners working toward a Master's or Officer's certificate or endorsement, and crew providing first aid on board.
Most of the course is hands-on skills and scenarios, from assessment and airway care to spinal injuries and multiple casualties. There are no prerequisites, but home study helps.
Exams & certificates
To pass, attend 100% of the course, demonstrate your skills and scenarios, and score at least 75% on a closed-book written exam.
You'll receive a Red Cross Marine Advanced First Aid certificate and a Transport Canada certificate, both valid for 3 years.
Why book with Alert First Aid
Six BC classrooms — Victoria (Downtown, Tillicum Centre), Duncan, Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Burnaby.
Upcoming dates — check the schedule or call 1-866-282-5378.
We come to you — private marine first aid for crews and operators across anywhere in BC.
Top National Marine First Aid Provider, 2025
Named a top national marine first aid provider by the Canadian Red Cross, and an official Red Cross Training Partner.
"…Very hands-on, practical lessons with lots of scenarios acted out. They definitely made me feel like I could perform the needed actions in an emergency."
"…The training was practical, well-organized, and enjoyable. Highly recommended."
"Excellent instruction with lots of opportunities to practice and get the “what to” and “how to” more set in my mind."
Course Details
FAQs
How long is Marine advanced first aid good for?
Marine Advanced First Aid is valid for 3 years from the date of certification.
What is covered in advanced first aid?
There are several different types of more advanced first aid courses aimed at teaching people first aid beyond a regular ‘layrescuer’ skills. What is covered will depend on the specific course, but for advanced courses such as OFA Level 2, OFA Level 3, First Responder and Marine Advanced First Aid courses you will learn more detailed primary assessments and treatments, more detailed tracking of a person’s condition over time. You may also learn about patient and packaging and transportation. Another important part of more advanced courses will be much more time to practice and become proficient in your basic skills, and much more rigorous practical testing in order to successfully pass the course and become certified.
Training Schedules & Locations
Victoria Victoria - DowntownMaterials
The Marine Advanced First Aid course includes the following materials:
- Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Reference Text (virtual)
- Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (virtual)
Who should take this course?
- Those seeking a Master's or Officer's certificate or endorsement
- those providing first-aid on board a vessel engaged on a coastal voyage/class 1/unlimited voyage
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Marine Advanced First Aid course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley |
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at info@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.