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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.

Effective July 8, 2026, the Canadian Red Cross Blended Marine Basic First Aid is no longer approved by Transport Canada.  The fully in person Marine Basic First Aid remains approved by Transport Canada.

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 online module must be completed before your in-person session. Participants who have not completed the online portion will not be permitted and will need to rebook and pay again.

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.


 

Join a Marine Basic First Aid course today!

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.

Full Course Length 8 hours online, 7.5 hours in class

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.

Training Schedules & Locations
There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.

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)

 

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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.

"Awesome course! Instructor was relatable and had a great sense of humour. WIll come back to Alert FIrst Aid again."

Kendall Parksinson CPR C Recertification, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Gary used relevant examples & situations to teach us proper CPR. He is a great instructor! I like how we learned both adult and baby CPR and it was very hands on.

Kaitlyn CPR, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

Awesome! Both Connor & Andrea were incredible instructors.

Jen Paquet Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Lots of fun, by far the most enthusiastic and engaging instructor I have ever had for first aid. My first time taking a class with Alert and I will definitly be coming back.

Laura CPR C Recertification, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Excellent teacher. Always paused and asked 'any questions?' Great technique of questionning and trying to make us come up with the answers. Good simulations.

Cecily Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Excellent presentation with hands-on activities to practice familiar and unfamiliar scenarios. Thanks!

Tristan Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Jordan was awesome; so relaxed & well spoken.

Jessica McCool Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

It made me feel more confident about the knowledge and skills I was learning to know we were learning more than standard Red Cross training. The info was intuitive and easy to learn. 

Geraldine Bulosan Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Loved the enthusiasm. Great teacher and lots of fun! It was helpful to have a lot of hands-on

Jennifer McNevin Emergency First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

Best instructor I've had. Makes you feel really comfortable in the room, especially during scenarios. Light humor which makes it fun.

Alannah Ash CPR, Victoria, BC More Testimonials
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