RYA First Aid Course

Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.

The course is endorsed by the Heath and Safety Executive, so if your workplace requires you to have your emergency first aid at work, this course is equivalent to it and comes with the endorsement.

Course information

Minimum age:

none

Course duration:

1 day

Content:

A range of first aid topics including:

• The recovery position in a confined space

• CPR, including the drowning protocol

• cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure

• seasickness and dehydration

• medical assistance or advice by VHF

• helicopter rescue.

Course materials

You will be issued with a RYA first aid manual

What to wear

comfy clothing as you will be preforming CPR

certificate issuing cirteria

To show engagement throughout the course, continuous assessment will take place.

CPR to be preformed correctly for 2 minutes.

What to bring

Pen and paper

Food and drink- please check the clubs bar and catering opening times