First Aid - Emergency (RYA)

First Aid - Emergency (RYA)
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Who should enrol
The RYA first aid course is designed to give those afloat, a working knowledge of first aid procedures. Ideal for use on inland waterways and up to 60 miles offshore. You may be the vital link between the casualty and professional assistance.

Content Summary
CPR, choking and the recovery position.
Head injury and unconsciousness.
Bleeding and burns.
Injury and illness.
Hypothermia and heat injuries.
First aid kits.
Rescue.

Assessment
No formal assessment - practical testing throughout the course

Course Material
First Aid Manual current edition, as authorized by St John Ambulance, St Andrews Ambulance Association and British Red Cross.

Duration
1 Day

Type
Classroom

Certificate
Successful completion of this course will be rewarded with an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) certificate of attendance.

Validity
Currently valid for 3 years

Pre-requisites
None

More Info
Trainees should wear casual clothing, ladies may prefer to wear trousers. Practical work involves simulations of the unconscious casualty.

Anyone able to supply their own current copy of the Manual can apply to have the cost of the supplied manual deducted from the course cost