RYA First Aid Course
Duration: 1 Day
Previous Experience: None
Course Information
The RYA First Aid Course is designed to teach you what to do in many of the situations where people have accidents whilst on a small craft from how to resuscitate someone to how to treat minor cuts.
This course is useful for anyone who goes out on the water and an RYA requirement for those taking Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore exams. At the end of the course you will qualify for the RYA First Aid Certificate which is valid for 3 years from time of issue.
The key aims of the RYA First Aid Course are to ensure that the student is able to:
Perform CPR and know how this differs on a drowned person- Demonstrate how to turn a casualty into the recovery position and understand the importance of maintaining the airway
- Understand the effect of cold shock and how to treat hypothermia from immersion and exposure
- Recognise the signs and implications of reduced responsiveness in a person with a head injury
- Apply direct pressure to a wound and control bleeding.
- Recognise and treat seasickness and dehydration
- Obtain medical advice and assistance using the VHF radio
- Know how to prepare for helicopter evacuation
To view a the full RYA First Aid Course Syllabus click here.
The course is run from 9.00am to approximately 5.30pm. Tea, coffee and all equipment to complete the course will be provided. You just need to bring a notepad. You can get lunch from the Village which is a short walk away or alternatively bring a packed lunch with you
The RYA First Aid Course is recommended by the MCA and HSE
Dates - April to December 2010
RYA First Aid Course – 1 Day - £90
| Thursday 8th April 2010 | Friday 30th April 2010 |
| Tuesday 4th May 2010 | Wednesday 26th May 2010 |
| Thursday 3rd June 2010 | Sunday 13th June 2010 |
| Friday 18th June 2010 | Sunday 4th July 2010 |
| Thursday 15th July 2010 | Saturday 31st July 2010 |
| Saturday 21st August 2010 | Thursday 2nd September 2010 |
| Saturday 9th October 2010 | Saturday 6th November 2010 |
| Sunday 28th November 2010 | Friday 10th December 2010 |
| Sunday 19th December 2010 |
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY
To book on the RYA First Aid Course or to discuss your requirements you can contact us seven days a week from 8.00a.m to 7.30pm on 01243 432485 or click here to complete an enquiry box.
