Marine Basic First Aid (MBFA)

This two-day course provides focused topics from the marine/fishing industry for those who 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