Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA)

This two day course provides focused topics from the marine/fishing industry for those that are expected to provide first aid in a marine environment.  Meeting the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008 E, participants will attain scenario based training to prepare for unique situations that may occur while at sea.

Intended Audience

Comprehensive two-day course designed to meet the needs of those expected to provide first aid in a marine environment.

Course Overview

• The Red Cross
• Responding to Emergencies
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and Circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – adult
• Wound care
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Poisons

Course Prerequisites

None

A student does not require a CDN in order to participate in a MBFA course

Course Duration

16 hours in-class

Completion:

• Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
• 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
• Attend and participate in 100% of the course