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

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

The full RYA First Aid Course Syllabus is as follows:

Demonstrate artificial ventilation & chest compression (CPR)
Demonstrate how to turn a casualty into the recovery position
Detail the treatment for shock
Apply direct pressure to a wound and control bleeding. 
Demonstrate how to bandage a wound
Outline treatment for seasickness
Outline the prevention, recognition and treatment of hypothermia
Outline the necessary precautions when treating a cold water immersion casualty 
Outline the prevention, recognition and treatment of concussion
Outline the prevention, recognition and treatment of compression
Outline the treatment for asthma attacks, burns, diabetic emergencies,epilepsy and heart attacks
List the precautions needed when handling a spinal injury
Demonstrate how to immobilise a fracture
List actions needed to prepare for helicopter evacuation

RYA First Aid Course - FAQ’s

These are a few of the questions we get asked by people booking on the RYA First Aid Course. If you have any further queries or are unsure whether this is the course for you please call us on 01243 432485 and we will be only too happy to chat to you.

What time does the RYA First Aid Course start and finish?

Typically we start at 9.00am and finish at about 5.30pm with an hour break for lunch

What is included in the course fee?

The price includes a copy of the St Johns Ambulance / British Red Cross First Aid Manual and Certificate.

What do I need to bring?

You just need to bring a notepad with you.

Where is the course held?

It will be held at one of our classroom in Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Thorney Road, Emsworth, Hants PO10 8BP

What experience do I need to complete the RYA First Aid Course?

You do not need to have any prior first aid experience or knowledge prior to attending this course.

Are there any exams?

No, this is an attendance course so you can just relax and enjoy it without the pressure of being tested at the end.

What qualification will I get once I have completed the course?

On successful completion of the course you will be issued with the RYA First Aid Certificate.

How long is the certificate valid for?

It is valid for 3 years.

Who is a typical RYA First Aid Student?

It is difficult to say what a typical student looks like but we often find that people who do the First aid Course are:

•  People who wish to be able to deal with a medical emergency on board a boat.
•  People who are going to do their practical Yachtmaster Coastal, Yachtmaster Offshore or Advanced Powerboat qualifications where it is mandatory to have an up to date certificate.

How do I book?

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