Basic Marine First Aid Training

This course is designed for individuals working on or around vessels, including marine crews, deckhands, commercial operators, and others responsible for safety in marine environments.

Yes. The course follows the requirements set by Transport Canada under Transport Publication TP 13008, ensuring participants learn the essential first aid knowledge and practical skills needed to respond to emergencies in marine environments.

The training covers CPR and AED use, wound care, fracture management, hypothermia treatment, drowning response, and shock management. It also includes emergency procedures, communication protocols, and legal responsibilities, with a focus on conditions commonly encountered in marine environments.

The course is typically delivered over 16 hours (two days), combining classroom instruction with hands-on practical training.

Participants who successfully complete the course receive a Basic Marine First Aid certificate. Certification is typically valid for three years.

Participants must attend the full course and successfully complete both written and practical evaluations to demonstrate competency in emergency response skills.

Participants learn to respond to emergencies such as hypothermia, drowning, shock, trauma injuries, fractures, and wounds—situations commonly encountered in marine environments where immediate medical assistance may not be available.

Yes. CPR and AED training are core components of the course and are practiced in realistic emergency scenarios.

Yes. The course includes practical, hands-on training to ensure participants can apply first aid skills effectively in real-world marine situations.

Marine companies train their crews to ensure workers can respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. This helps improve outcomes, reduces response time, and supports overall workplace safety and compliance.

Yes. Organizations can arrange private group training sessions to ensure teams are trained together and maintain consistent emergency response standards.

Yes. Training can be delivered on-site at client locations, allowing organizations to train employees efficiently with minimal disruption to operations.

Yes. Training is available in multiple locations across Canada. Contact us to confirm availability in your region.

Yes. Organizations can arrange group training sessions for multiple employees, helping ensure consistent safety knowledge across their workforce.

Marine first aid training strengthens workplace safety by equipping workers with the skills to assess, stabilize, and manage injuries in environments where evacuation or medical support may be delayed.

Participants develop practical skills including injury assessment, CPR and AED use, wound care, fracture management, and responding to marine-specific emergencies such as hypothermia and drowning.

Certification is typically valid for three years. Many organizations schedule refresher training before expiry to ensure skills remain current.

Alignment with Transport Canada standards ensures training is consistent with nationally recognized marine safety guidelines and prepares workers for real-world conditions at sea.

Organizations can contact FAST Rescue to request training information, schedule sessions, or obtain a quote based on their operational needs.

Marine First Aid focuses on emergency response in remote or vessel-based environments where medical assistance may be delayed. It includes additional training on conditions such as hypothermia, drowning, and prolonged care, which are not typically emphasized in standard first aid courses.