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RYA Small Craft First Aid

The RYA Small Craft First Aid Course and Certificate is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of a safe haven. The syllabus is based on the recommendations of the Health and Safety Executive and the Department of Transport.  Training is given by nominated First Aid trainers at teaching establishments recognised by the RYA.  Upon successful completion of the course, an RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate, valid for three years, is issued.  This certificate fulfils the requirements of the Department of Transport Codes of Practice for Small Commercial Vessels in area category 2, 3 or 4.  

RYA FIRST AID COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Understand the role of a first aider in regard to:
   The importance of preventing cross infection
   The need for recording and/or reporting incidents and accident
   Assessing a scenario and circumstances to ensure they act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
2. Can perform CPR to current protocols, and understand the differential for drowning.
3. Understand the importance of the recovery position and the need to modify it for small spaces.
4. Can administer first aid to those who are unconscious
5. Can identify types of external bleeding and control bleeding
6. Can use appropriate dressings, bandages and other first aid equipment available, including improvised dressings and bandages.
7. Understand the term shock, recognise and treat it
8. Can recognise and understands the treatment for hypothermia following immersion and/or exposure.
9. Recognise the signs of a reduced level of response, with particular reference to serious head injuries.
10. Can administer suitable first aid for:
    breathing difficulties
    choking
    chest pain
    seasickness
    diabetic emergency
    anaphylaxis
    hyperthermia
    fractures
    seizures
    burns, including scalds, chemical and electrical
    minor injuries including small cuts, grazes, bruises and small splinters
11. Can choose suitable first aid equipment

First aid certificates should be refreshed or renewed every three years, other than STCW First Aid certificates which may be refreshed up to every 5 years.

One Day Course.  Costs include RYA materials.