Marine First Aid
Course format
In-class
Complete the course in person at your local SJA office.
About the course
Marine First Aid courses meet Transport Canada regulations for training standards in marine first aid and marine medical care.
Certification
Nationally recognized certificates are issued by Transport Canada and are valid for five years.
Annual CPR retraining is recommended.
Course options
St. John Ambulance offers two Marine First Aid courses:
- Basic
- Advanced
Duration
Prerequisites
None. Minimum Age: 16
Course Content
- All content on a Standard First Aid (CPR-C) course
- Anatomy and physiology
- First aid kits and equipment
- Well-being of the first aider
- Water emergencies
Assessment
Course format
In-class
Complete the course in person at your local SJA office.
About the course
Marine First Aid courses meet Transport Canada regulations for training standards in marine first aid and marine medical care.
Certification
Nationally recognized certificates are issued by Transport Canada and are valid for five years.
Annual CPR retraining is recommended.
Course options
St. John Ambulance offers two Marine First Aid courses:
- Basic
- Advanced
Duration
Prerequisites
None. Minimum Age: 18
Course Content
Course Content:
- Wellbeing of the first aider
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene and patient assessment
- Lifting and moving
- Airway management
- Oxygen Administration
- Cardiovascular emergencies & CPR
- Medical emergencies
- Head, neck, and face injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Environmental emergencies
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Muscle and bone injuries
- Water emergencies
- Kits and equipment
Assessment
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Course Format
Course format
In-class
Complete the course in person at your local SJA office.
About the course
Marine First Aid courses meet Transport Canada regulations for training standards in marine first aid and marine medical care.
Certification
Nationally recognized certificates are issued by Transport Canada and are valid for five years.
Annual CPR retraining is recommended.
Course options
St. John Ambulance offers two Marine First Aid courses:
- Basic
- Advanced
Duration
Prerequisites
None. Minimum Age: 16
Course Content
- All content on a Standard First Aid (CPR-C) course
- Anatomy and physiology
- First aid kits and equipment
- Well-being of the first aider
- Water emergencies
Assessment
Course format
In-class
Complete the course in person at your local SJA office.
About the course
Marine First Aid courses meet Transport Canada regulations for training standards in marine first aid and marine medical care.
Certification
Nationally recognized certificates are issued by Transport Canada and are valid for five years.
Annual CPR retraining is recommended.
Course options
St. John Ambulance offers two Marine First Aid courses:
- Basic
- Advanced
Duration
Prerequisites
None. Minimum Age: 18
Course Content
Course Content:
- Wellbeing of the first aider
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene and patient assessment
- Lifting and moving
- Airway management
- Oxygen Administration
- Cardiovascular emergencies & CPR
- Medical emergencies
- Head, neck, and face injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Environmental emergencies
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Muscle and bone injuries
- Water emergencies
- Kits and equipment