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

Marine First Aid Course Contents:
Marine Basic First Aid

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

COVID-19 Protocols at First Aid Plus

Our 20-person classroom has been marked off and can safely accommodate 8-9 students while following the strictest of COVID-19 safety protocols.

We have increased cleaning, ensuring that all hard surfaces, countertops, door handles, and all touched surfaces are cleaned with a hospital-grade disinfectant multiple times a day. A cleaning schedule is placed in sight, located on the fridge.

We have installed HEPA air purifiers in both the office and the classroom.

We vacuum twice a day using a hospital-grade HEPA filter vacuum.

Staff are monitored every day and students are asked to fill out a COVID-19 questionnaire upon entry and must have their temperature taken.

Hand sanitizers are available at the door, in the lunch area, as well as in the classroom.

No equipment is shared for the duration of the class

All equipment and class materials are thoroughly sanitized after each use.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at info@firstaidplus.ca