MARINE BASIC FIRST AID

with CPR/AED Training

MARINE BASIC FIRST AID & 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 as 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. This is the only course in Ontario instructed by an RYA Yachtmaster.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Standard First Aid – level C

  • Rescue and transport of a person

  • Rescue in enclosed spaces
    *Additional content may be included based on requirements of jurisdiction

COURSE INCLUDES

• Media presentations
• Skills demonstration and practice
• Workplace-specific scenarios
• Knowledge development exercises
• Class discussions and Q&A

SPECIFICS

  • Duration: 16 hours

  • Cost: $199.00 ($175 for groups of 10 or more students)

  • Red Cross Certificate valid for 3 years

  • Transport Canada Certificate valid for 5 years

  • RE-CERTIFICATION: Not permitted

TAKE-HOME MATERIALS

Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual.
In addition to the Canadian Red Cross certification (valid 3 years), participants are issued a Training Certificate produced on behalf of Transport Canada, valid according to Transport Canada guidelines.

NOTE: Courses are available to groups as an on-site service only (minimum 8 students). An instructor mileage fee may be applied for locations outside the GTA. Please contact us for details.

Blended Learning Delivery option

Blended Learning is a popular option for your course delivery. Blended Learning combines in-class, face-to-face instruction with online instruction. Participants must first complete the self-paced online component, which includes a knowledge evaluation, then successfully complete an Instructor-led classroom component (skills practice and evaluation session) in order to achieve certification. Please let us know if you would prefer the course be taught fully in-person. Contact us for more information.

To organize an onsite MBFA course for your group (minimum 8 students), please complete the form below:

About your Instructor

Capt. Craig Hamilton has been teaching Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED courses since 2012 and is the only RYA Yachtmaster teaching the Marine Basic First Aid Course in Canada.

Capt. Hamilton brings a wealth of international sailing and Dive Master/Rescue Diver experience to every course! Many of his students include commercial operators, sailing instructors, and yacht clubs across the Greater Toronto Area.

Your Marine Basic First Aid course experience is better with a Captain at the helm!

Health Precautions

CPRed.ca is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of all participants in our courses. The physical activity involved in a First aid/CPR course should not pose a health concern, however, there are individuals who may find the physical activities in a course challenging. Before you participate, we recommend you consult with your physician if you have any of the following:

• A history of heart attack or other heart conditions
• Respiratory problems (i.e. asthma)
• Pregnancy
• Bone or joint injuries

The course involves activities such as:

• Kneeling on the ground and compressing the chest of a manikin
• Lying and rolling on the ground
• Working with partners for choking procedures, bandaging and splinting

 Participants may choose to bring a blanket or cushion to kneel or lay on during skills performances. First Aid and CPR courses require 100% participation by the student in order to receive a Red Cross certificate. If you are unable to physically participate to receive certification, we still invite you to attend, observe and participate when you can.

CPRed.ca is a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner. We teach the latest standards in CPR and First Aid, meeting federal and a variety of provincial/territorial regulations for Standard First Aid and CPR training.