Marine Basic First Aid and CPR AED
Basic two-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the marine/fishing industry. Course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008. Designed for any person who wants to obtain a rating certificate, endorsement, or a Master or Chief Mate limited certification, and for those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-coastal voyage, class 2, or on a vessel on sheltered waters.
Marine Basic First Aid may be taken on the same dates as Standard First Aid. To register for MBFA please email training@atcorp.ca or call (780) 792-1535.
Duration
16 hours
Prerequisite
Transport Canada issued Candidate Document Number (CDN). To apply for a Transport Canada CDN, please go to http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/wwwdocs/Forms/82-0701E_1309-06_E.pdf
Completion
100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam
Certification
3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid & CPR Level C, equivalent to Standard First Aid & CPR Level C, and AED, and a Transport Canada certification in Marine Basic First Aid
Recertification
Not permitted under federal regulations
Course Content
- Assessment of needs of ill or injured persons and threats to own safety
- Appreciation of body structure and functions
- Positioning of person
- The unconscious person
- Resuscitation techniques (including CPR C)
- Control bleeding
- Management of shock
- Burns, scalds, and injuries caused by electricity
- Rescue and transport of person
- Other topics including improvising bandages, rescue in enclosed spaces infectious diseases, and personal health and hygiene
Take-Home Materials: First Aid & CPR Manual Certification card and optional wall certificate, Transport Canada Training Certificate
Classes will continue at Unit 29 - 9914 Morrison Street until March 15th, From March 16th onward classes will be held at 221 Tundra Drive in the Westwood School Complex, next to the YMCA. Contact us at 780-792-1535 if you have any question about your class location.