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RYA First Aid Course
The RYA First Aid Course is a one day, 8 hour training designed for those who go boating, covering standard first aid with a focus on marine specific scenarios, like cold water shock and hypothermia. It includes topics like CPR, treating common injuries and recovery position in a confined space. The qualification is a pre-requisite for many RYA qualifications, such as instructor certificates, but is also potentially a life saving qualification, both for use at any sailing club and also in everyday life.
Course Details:
- Duration: One day, approximately 8 hours, starting at 9am.
- Content: Covers standard first aid topics like resuscitation, bleeding, burns and breaks, with specific focus on marine-related issues such as shock, hypothermia, cold shock and nausea.
- Skills: Includes practical experience in a confined space recovery position and CPR
- Prerequisites: None, but it is aimed at anyone who spends time on or around water.
- Certification: Valid for three years
- Requirements: Meets the RYA/MCA requirements for professional qualifications, such as instructor certificates.
- Start Time: 9:00am, but please arrive at least five minutes before.
- Provision: Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring your own lunch. Crisps and chocolate will be available from the bar at normal prices.
If you have any questions or have any accessibility needs, please don't hesitate to contact our Training Principal Jon Bayliss either on 07834 446739 or by using the contact link below.