RYA First Aid Course
All those going to sea in small craft face the very real risk of illness, or accidents leading to injury. Skippers of small craft owe it to their crew to understand some of the simple skills of first aid, and be able to communicate effectively with assistance ashore
Cost - £65 includes First Aid Manual.
Course type:
First Aid is offered as either a two half-days or a one day course, covering 8 hours in total.
Pre course experience:
none required
Pre course knowledge:
none required
Outcome:
successful students will be issued with an RYA First Aid Certificate, which is valid for three years
Equipment:
None
Some Syllabus Headings:
- Emergency action
- Resuscitation
- Wounds and bleeding
- Fractures
- Burns and scalds
- Heat and cold
- Helicopter rescue.
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