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 - September 2011 to June 2012
RYA First Aid Course – 1 Day - £90
| Friday 2nd September 2011 | Friday 23rd September 2011 |
| Friday 14th October 2011 | Friday 18th November 2011 |
| Sunday 27th November 2011 | Friday 9th December 2011 |
| Saturday 14th January 2012 | Friday 3rd February 2012 |
| Tuesday 28th February 2012 | Friday 9th March 2012 |
| Tuesday 27th March 2012 | Thursday 5th April 2012 |
| Wednesday 18th April 2012 | Tuesday 8th May 2012 |
| Friday 18th May 2012 | Sunday 10th June 2012 |
| Saturday 16th June 2012 |
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.
