Red Cross Marine Basic First Aid (Transport Canada TP13008E)
General Information
Meets Transport Canada Training Program Standards in Marine First Aid (Transport Canada TP 13008E)
- 16-hour course
- 3-year certification in Marine Basic First Aid & CPR Level C
- Includes AED certification (where local legislation permits)
- Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual (see link below), certification card (electronic after class)
Overview of First Aid & CPR techniques with scenarios taken from the marine/fishing industry for individuals who need a basic training level in First Aid & CPR for the marine/fishing industry. The course covers skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for Adults, Children and Babies, CPR Level C, and other topics including choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission. Also covers topics like rescue and transport of people, rescue in enclosed spaces, infectious diseases and personal health and hygiene.
Who should attend:
Any employee or those pursuing employment in the marine/fishing industry can attend this course. Please see dates below to sign up for the Red Cross Marine Basic First Aid (Transport Canada TP13008E)
For those needing more then the Marine Basic, we also offer the Red Cross Advanced Marine First Aid Program.
Prerequisites
Participants must have a Transport Canada issued Candidate Document Number (CDN).