Marine Basic First Aid and CPR Level C (In Person)
A hands-on, in-person training program designed for individuals working in marine environments. Approved by Transport Canada, this comprehensive course provides essential first aid and CPR skills tailored to the unique challenges of water-based settings.
Course Overview - Marine Basic First Aid & CPR C
This Canadian Red Cross Marine Basic First Aid and CPR Level C course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond to medical emergencies in marine environments. The course meets the requirements outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E, making it ideal for those working on or near water.
Delivered entirely in-person, this course focuses on hands-on training and realistic scenarios, allowing participants to develop confidence and muscle memory in their first aid skills. By the end of this course, participants will feel fully 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.
- Hands-On Learning: Entirely in-person training with a focus on practical skills and realistic scenarios.
- CPR Level C Certification: Includes training for adult, child, and infant CPR.
- Realistic Marine Scenarios: Tailored to the challenges of marine and fishing industries, ensuring participants are prepared for real-world emergencies.
- Comprehensive Training: Covers essential first aid topics, emphasizing scenarios unique to marine environments.
Course Duration
- Full Course: 16 hours of in-person training.
- Recertification: Requires full course as per Transport Canada
This course provides 16 hours of comprehensive training, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on skills 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.
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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
FAQs
How long is Marine basic first aid valid for?
Marine Basic First Aid expires after 3 years, so you will need to retake the course every 3 years to keep it maintained.
What is marine basic first aid?
Marine Basic First Aid is a 2 day course that is essentially the very same as Red Cross Standard First Aid, with a few extra topics specific to the marine environment, such as communication in an emergency on the water, and added emphasis on the topics of drowning, hypothermia, and shock. We offer this course regularly in a blended format, where you can do the knowledge portion online, and then complete the course with an 8-hour in-class session.
Why do aquatic Marines need first aid?
Transport Canada has jurisdiction over first aid requirements for people who work on the water. There are two types of Marine First Aid Courses. For those who work on smaller craft or lower risk environments. Marine Basic First Aid is the appropriate course.Marine Basic First Aid is a 2 day course that is essentially the very same as Red Cross Standard First Aid, with a few extra topics specific to the marine environment, such as communication in an emergency on the water, and added emphasis on the topics of drowning, hypothermia, and shock. We offer this course regularly in a blended format, where you can do the knowledge portion online, and then complete the course with an 8-hour in-class session. Marine Advanced First Aid may be required for those who work on larger vessels or higher risk environments. Marine Advanced First Aid is essentially the very same as a Red Cross First Responder course with a few added ‘marine topics’ and This is an intensive week long course.
Materials
The Marine Basic First Aid course includes the following materials:
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual (virtual)
- Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)
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 and CPR Level C (In Person) 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.
Great course with a lot of enthusiasm. Definitely kept me interested over 3 hours on a hot sunny day. 
The instruction was very clear and I am confident I will be able to provide appropriate 1st aid should I need it. Thanks so much!