Marine Basic First Aid Overview
This comprehensive course is designed for individuals providing care in a marine environment. It meets all Transport Canada requirements in TP 13008 E and provides essential life-saving skills.
Our instructors use lectures and real-life scenarios from the marine and fishing industry to ensure you are fully prepared for medical emergencies at sea.
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Regulatory Approval: Fully meets Transport Canada requirements outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E for marine safety.
Maritime Scenarios: Specialized training using real-life scenarios taken from the marine and fishing industry for practical readiness.
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Critical Skills: Master CPR and AED Level A or C along with wound care, tailored for provide first aid at sea.
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Unique Environments: Learn to manage environmental emergencies and move ill or injured persons in confined marine vessel spaces.
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Marine Basic First Aid Curriculum
The Red Cross
Understand the core role and fundamental principles of the Red Cross within a maritime context.
Responding to Emergencies
Learn to identify emergencies at sea and overcome unique barriers to providing care on board.
Breathing Emergencies
Master life-saving responses to respiratory distress and obstructions in a marine setting.
Check, Call, Care
Apply the three-step action plan to assess safety and alert help effectively in aquatic environments.
Choking
Gain effective rescue skills to clear airway obstructions for conscious and unconscious adults at sea.
Circulation Emergencies
Learn to respond to life-threatening cardiovascular events with boat-specific rescue protocols.
CPR and AED
Master life-support skills and the use of Automated External Defibrillators on vessels and offshore platforms.
Wound Care
Gain essential techniques for managing bleeding and trauma unique to the fishing and shipping industry.
Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries
Understand stabilization for nerve and bone injuries, including pelvic trauma from falls at sea.
Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
Learn to immobilize and treat fractures and strains using splinting while on unstable platforms.
Sudden Medical Emergencies
Manage seizures, diabetic reactions, and allergic crises while far from immediate shore-side help.
Environmental Emergencies
Address hypothermia, drowning, and exposure to extreme marine conditions common at sea.
Poisons
Execute response steps for inhalation or ingestion of toxins common in fishing and shipping vessels.
Marine Environment
Adapt first aid techniques for the unique challenges posed by a marine environment and vessel motion.
Moving an Ill or Injured Person
Learn safe extraction and movement of patients within the confined and restricted spaces of a vessel.
Legislative Requirements
Strict adherence to Transport Canada TP 13008 E and other essential federal maritime safety legislation.
Is This Marine Basic First Aid Course for You?
Commercial Fishers
Ideal for individuals in the fishing industry who must meet Transport Canada requirements (TP 13008 E) while operating in demanding marine environments.
Marine Workers
Specifically designed for offshore workers providing first aid at sea, utilizing real-life industry scenarios to ensure complete emergency preparedness.
Recreational Boaters
Essential training for sailors and boaters who want the skills and confidence to provide first aid and CPR when far from immediate shore-side help.
Key Course Details
- Duration: 16 hours in-class or blended (8h online + 8h in-class)
- Prerequisites: Learners must be 16 years of age or older to enroll.
- Certification: 3-year Marine & Standard First Aid; 5-year TC certification.
Requirements & Recertification
- Completion:
- Demonstrate working competency of all required practical skills
- Achieve 75% minimum on a written knowledge evaluation
- Attend and participate in 100% of the training duration
- Recertification: Not permitted; full course completion is required for renewal.
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Standard Child Care First Aid FAQ
How long is the Standard Child Care First Aid course?
The Standard Child Care First Aid course takes a minimum of 16 hours in-class*. This duration is designed to ensure comprehensive hands-on training for preventing and responding to injuries and illnesses among children.
Are there any prerequisites for this Standard Child Care First Aid training?
This course has no prerequisites. It is designed to be accessible for all caregivers, including parents, childcare workers, and early childhood educators seeking comprehensive safety skills.
How long is the Standard Child Care First Aid certification valid?
Upon successfully meeting all course requirements, you will receive a 3-year certification in Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B, issued as a digital certificate.
How does Standard Child Care First Aid recertification work?
The recertification session for Standard Child Care First Aid takes 8 hours in-class* for individuals whose current certification has not yet expired.