The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn about Emergency First Aid techniques whether ashore or afloat. The course has content suitable for those who go afloat on inland waters or up to 60 miles offshore plus anyone looking to gain Emergency First Aid at Work certificate. The syllabus is
This one day first aid course covers all the usual first aid subjects with an addition of those subjects that relate to first aid at sea. It is aimed at anyone looking to gain Emergency First Aid knowledge plus those who goes afloat but also anyone looking to gain an Emergency First Aid At Work qualification.
In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in more remote locations. This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for anyone including those that use small craft and to support skippers.
This is also the default first aid training required for those holding any RYA instructor qualifications or commercial endorsements. This course is designed for the specific demands of providing first aid afloat.
It is also accepted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for use on board small commercial vessels and by World Sailing for compliance with the Offshore Special Regulations, and covers the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations for the purposes of emergency first aid at work training.
Who It's Designed For: The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn about Emergency First Aid techniques whether ashore or afloat. The course has content suitable for those who go afloat on inland waters or up to 60 miles offshore plus anyone looking to gain Emergency First Aid at Work certificate. The syllabus is based on the recommendations of the HSE and the MCA.
It Also Fulfils Requirements For:
The MCA Code of Practice for Skippers of small commercial vessels up to category 2, including boatmasters.
The Senior first aid certificate for offshore racers subject to ISAF regulations on first aid training (OSR 4.08.4)
RYA Practical Instructors:
RYA Powerboat Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor First Aid Course, RYA PWC (jetski) Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Cruising Instructor First Aid course, RYA Yachtmaster Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Dinghy Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Senior Instructor First Aid Course, RYA Windsurf Instructor First Aid Course.
Course Content
Practical Aspects
CPR
Wound Dressing
Bleeding Control
Head Injuries
Use of a training AED
The 'Marine Bits'
CPR specific to drowning
Gaining Medical Assistance via VHF marine radio
Theory Aspects
Shock
Hypothermia and exposure
First Aid equipment
Treatment for: breathing difficulties, chest pain, sea sickness, diabetic emergency, anaphylaxis, hyperthermia, fractures, seizures and burns.
The 'Marine Bits'
Cold water shock
Preparations for casualty evacuation by helicopter
Skippers of MCA Coded vessels: Category C First Aid kits and use of a pocket mask
Our Instructors: We have a team of the most highly qualified and experienced RYA instructors you can come by - check out their qualifications (and smiley faces) here! Our Principal has 20 years of RYA teaching experience and therefore keeps a close eye to ensure RYA best practice is always maintained so you get the best learning experience possible.
Our Location: Poole Harbour is one of the most beautiful areas in the U.K, there aren't many places in the world where you can go from calm serenity of the western end of the harbour, to the heavily traffic of the port area, National Trust nature reserves, the award winning beaches of Sandbanks / Studland Bay and iconic Old Harry Rocks on the Jurassic Coast in one day! Putting that aside we also have mind-blowing learning opportunities by having nearly every type of buoy, a variety of marinas to practice our close quarter handling (whilst checking out the beautiful new build Sunseekers) along with sheltered areas down Wareham River and behind Brownsea Island. There is a reason why both the RNLI college and Royal Marines base themselves here...
Our Training Craft: With a range of Powerboat and Jetski's we can offer you the best from your day. We have carefully selected the type of training craft we use to ensure we can best suit the needs of all our students.
With a 6m single engine Humber Destroyer RIB (2019 model), 7.4m Twin Engine exRNLI Atlantic 75 RIB (with Yamaha outboard engines), Yamaha Waverunner Jetski's with the new Yamaha RiDE control system (2020 models) and a manual Yamaha Waverunner for those looking to purchase a more reasonably priced jetski in the future we feel that our craft offer the best quality for your learning.
Value for Money: If you're looking for the cheapest course available, then we are not the school for you. We pride ourselves on offering competitive course prices for the highest standard of training and use of some of the best equipment available for training. We have never been rated as 'average' in any of our Feedback which speaks volumes about our level of service, tuition, craft and equipment
RYA Powerboat Instructor Courses:
Why choose us vs. all the other schools running the RYA Powerboat Instructor Course?
Our 8 RYA Powerboat Instructor Trainers have 10+ years of experience running instructor training, our Principal started running instructor training in 2004! During your course you will use two contrasting powerboats; our 7.4m twin engine exRNLI Atlantic RIB and 6m single engine Humber RIB offering you the ability to experience two varied types of boats and engine set ups.
Unlike other training centre's who run all their training on small RIBs, completing your course with us allows you to be as prepared as possible for your future powerboat instructor career whether it be school boat or own boat tuition.
But it doesn't stop there.. we pride ourselves on offering support even after you have completed your course whether that be in preparation for teaching your first course or skills development in the future.
RYA Jetski (PWC) instructor Courses:
Why choose us vs. all the other schools running the RYA Jetski instructor course?
Our 7 RYA PWC Instructor Trainers have 10+ years of experience running instructor training, our Principal is the author of the RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook and specialises in PWC activities so we can guarantee a specialist knowledge in this sector.
If you work or are looking to work on Superyacht's then it may be good to know that the bulk of our Trainers spend a large portion of each year running onboard training to Superyacht crew therefore can offer you advice and guidance on the route forward.
In addition to the above, as we are supported by Yamaha UK 2/3 of our Yamaha Waverunners are 2020 models therefore you have access to the newest RiDE technology available on the market which allows you to be best prepared for your future PWC instruction..
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