| Aim: |
To provide a working knowledge of first aid for all those who go afloat, on
inland waters or up to 60 miles offshore. The certificate fulfils the
requirements of the MCA Code of Practice for the skippers of small commercial vessels up to
category 2 and for all RYA practical instructors. |
| Duration: |
1 day |
| Syllabus: |
Assessment, immediate actions and the priorities within first aid. |
| Unconsciousness and the recovery position |
| CPR |
| Drowning |
| Breathing difficulties |
| Failure of the circulation: shock |
| Blood loss and the control of bleeding |
| Recognition of internal bleeding |
| Angina and heart attack. |
| Levels of response and the AVPU scale. |
| Head injury: concussion and compression. |
| Immersion hypothermia and cold shock |
| Burns, including sunburn. |
| Exposure hypothermia/hyperthermia |
| Seasickness and dehydration |
| Diabetic emergency. |
| Seizures |
| Fractures, including spinal injuries |
| First aid kits |
| Advice or assistance by radio |
| Medivac…..the evacuation of a casualty by helicopter. |
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