RYA First Aid
Attendance of this course will best prepare you for a medical emegency while at sea.
It will also prepare the candidates to enable them to select medical equipment to be stowed aboard.
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Course topics include:
- Perform CPR to current protocols, and understand the differential for drowning.
- Understand the importance of the recovery position and the need to modify it for a small space
- Apply direct pressure to a wound to control bleeding.
- Understand the term shock, recognise and treat it, with particular reference to internal and external bleeding
- Understand the treatment for cold shock and hypothermia following immersion and/or exposure
- Recognise the signs of a reduced level of response, with particular reference to serious head injuries.
- Understand how to get medical advice or assistance by radio.
- Understand how to prepare for the evacuation of a casualty by helicopter. .
- Also be aware of the general treatment for:
breathing difficulties, chest pain, seasickness, diabetic emergency, anaphylaxis, hyperthermia, fractures, seizures and burns
- Skippers of MCA Coded Vessels only: Be aware of the content and use of a category C first aid kit, including the pocket mask
For further information and booking details you can email
training@allhallowsyachtclub.net or phone direct using the contact details page
You can also download a booking form from the download page above or use an on line form.
Allhallows
Yacht Club
Rochester Kent
ME39SY
