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A blended program approved by Transport Canada, designed for individuals working or training to work in a marine environment. Combining online learning with an in-person session, this course provides essential first aid skills and CPR training tailored for marine settings, focusing on the unique challenges of working on or near water.

Marine Basic First Aid Course - CPR (Blended)

Marine Basic First Aid Course - CPR (Blended)

A blended program approved by Transport Canada, designed for individuals working or training to work in a marine environment. Combining online learning with an in-person session, this course provides essential first aid skills and CPR training tailored for marine settings, focusing on the unique challenges of working on or near water.

Course Overview - Marine Basic First Aid & CPR C

This Canadian Red Cross Marine Basic First Aid and CPR Level C course equips participants with essential first aid and CPR skills, emphasizing scenarios specific to marine and fishing industries. The course meets the requirements outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E and is ideal for those working on or near water.

The online module allows participants to learn at their own pace before attending the in-person session, which focuses on hands-on practice and realistic scenarios. By the end of this course, participants will feel confident and prepared to respond effectively in emergencies.

Key Topics Include:

  • The Red Cross and EMS System: Learn about the Red Cross approach to first aid and the Emergency Medical Services system.
  • Responding to Emergencies: Understand the steps of Check, Call, Care to provide effective first aid.
  • Airway, Breathing, and Circulation Emergencies: Manage airway obstructions, respiratory distress, and cardiac arrest.
  • Wound Care: Treat minor and major wounds, including those specific to marine environments.
  • Head, Spine, and Bone Injuries: Respond to head trauma, spinal injuries, and fractures.
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies: Recognize and provide care for conditions like seizures, diabetes, and anaphylaxis.
  • Environmental Emergencies: Address hypothermia, heatstroke, and other challenges specific to marine environments.
  • Poisons: Learn how to identify and respond to poisoning incidents.


 

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Why Choose This First Aid Training?

  • Meets Transport Canada Standards: Approved for marine workers under TP 13008 E.
  • Blended Learning Format: Combines the flexibility of online learning with the effectiveness of hands-on practice.
  • CPR Level C Certification: Includes training for adult, child, and infant CPR.
  • Realistic Marine Scenarios: Focuses on situations specific to marine and fishing industries to build confidence in real-world emergencies.
  • Comprehensive Training: Covers essential first aid topics tailored to marine environments.

 

Course Duration

  • Full Course: 16 hours (8 hours Online + 8 hours In-Person Practical)
  • Recertification: Requires full course as per Transport Canada

This blended course provides 16 hours of comprehensive training, combining online learning with in-person sessions to ensure participants are well-prepared for workplace emergencies.

 

Transport Canada Compliance

This course complies with Transport Canada requirements outlined in TP 13008 E, ensuring that participants meet the safety standards necessary for marine work environments.

For more details or to register, visit our website or contact us today!

Full Course Length 8 hours online, 7.5 hours in class Register Now

Course Details

Marine Basic First Aid - Course Content

  • The Red Cross
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • The EMS System
  • Check, Call, Care
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
  • First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
  • Wound Care
  • Head and Spine Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Poisons

Certification

Canadian Red Cross certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your course, and a permanent virtual certificate will be emailed to you after you've successfully completed the course. You will receive both a Red Cross certification in Marine Basic First Aid and a Transport Canada certification. You will be able to view your manual and certification online at any time through your MyRedCross account. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Materials

First Aid Course Materials for Marine Basic First Aid Course - CPR (Blended)

The Marine Basic First Aid & CPR Level C Blended course includes the following materials:

  • Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual (virtual)
  • Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)

Note: The online portion of your course will be assigned within 1 business day of registering for your in-person section. Please keep this in mind when choosing a date, and allow yourself enough time to complete the online portion of the course.

 

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Who should take this course?

  • Fishing guides
  • Coast guards
  • commercial fishers
  • fishing engaged on a near coastal voyage (Class 1/NC1/CLass 2/NC2/Sheltered Waters Voyage/SW)

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Marine Basic First Aid Course - CPR (Blended) 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 to arrange a group course.

Liked having hands on scenarios. Teachers were both torough & helpful. Learned a lot for sure!

Jamila Douhaibi Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Perfect teaching! Interactive – even fun! Informative – repetitive – won’t forget material taught because basics are so reinforced and superfluous left out.

Anny Ruch Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Covered a lot of material and was presented in a fun way! Instructor provided great feedback and was very fun!

Katy Kerr Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I learned so much that I never knew before and I feel like I'm prepared for anything.

Hannah Kyle Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Best course yet - thanks! Good alternating of teaching/hands on."

Dana Wright Emergency First-Aid and CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Great instructor, fully engaged & engaging all day.

Wendy S. Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Thank you!! The hands-on approach way of teaching definitely increased my confidence and helped stick important simple first aid techniques to our memory. I've had different instructors of Alert First Aid over the years - you really do an amazing job providing high quality courses with great teachers!

Hiroko Dunnett Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Loved how hands on the course was. Really helped learn the material. Extra tidbits for us health care workers was appreciated. Thanks Gary! Will come back to Alert First Aid! 

Eve Ouradou Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I thought this was the most informative first-aid/CPR course I have ever taken. The instructor made it so realistic, I feel that I could leave & confidently save someone

Nancy Parkinson Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Great informative course. Jason was the perfect teacher - energizing, knowledgeable and personable!

Allexa Marshall Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials
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