Advanced Marine First Aid North York

Course Overview

F.A.S.T. Rescue offers the Advanced Marine First Aid course which meets the requirements of Transport Canada (Transport Publication 13008).

This course is designed for anyone who needs a rating certificate, endorsement, or a Master or Officer certification, as well as for anyone who provides first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-coastal voyage, class 1, or on a vessel on unlimited waters. This four day course offers comprehensive First Aid and CPR techniques and scenarios for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in a marine setting. Click here for course details.

Completion: 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 80% min. passing grade on written exam

Certification: 3-year certification in Transport Canada certification in Marine Advanced First Aid

Recertification: Not permitted under federal regulations

Course Content

• The Red Cross
• The emergency scene
• Preventing disease transmission
• Assessment
• Respiratory emergencies
• Airway and ventilation
• Circulatory emergencies
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Soft tissue injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Head and spine injuries
• Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
• Sudden illnesses
• Poisoning
• Heat‐ and cold‐related emergencies
• Reaching and moving people
• Multiple casualty incidents
• Toxicological hazards aboard ship
• Radio medical advice
• Pharmacology
• Sterilization