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RYA G21Shorebased · beginner

First Aid at Sea

A one-day course covering the essentials of first aid in a marine environment.

Syllabus Highlights

5 sections · 5 topics · 118 outcomes

Key topics & assessment areas

Full RYA syllabus →

Prerequisite Knowledge

Before you book

No prior experience required. This course is suitable for complete beginners.

Level · beginner

Where we run it

Available locations

  • Fornells, Menorca

    Menorca

  • RCMB, Barcelona

    Barcelona

See scheduled dates →

Course Content

What you'll cover

01

Introduction & Safety

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
02

Core Skills

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
03

Assessment & Certification

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min

RYA Syllabus

Learning outcomes

01

Principles of First Aid

1 outcomes

Assessment & priorities

  • 1.1Applies the primary survey (DR ABC) to a casualty at sea
02

Life-Saving Treatment

1 outcomes

Resuscitation

  • 2.1Performs CPR and manages an unconscious casualty
03

Marine Specific Emergencies

1 outcomes

Cold, drowning & seasickness

  • 3.1Recognises and treats hypothermia, near-drowning and severe seasickness
04

Wounds, Bleeding & Burns

1 outcomes

Trauma

  • 4.1Treats bleeding, wounds and burns using onboard first aid kit
05

Communication & Rescue

1 outcomes

Getting help

  • 5.1Communicates casualty status via VHF and arranges medical evacuation

Upcoming Sessions

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