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Learn the essentials of First Aid for those who work at sea or on a vessel

CPD Certified Training Approved by Skills for Care
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This one day course is tailored to a marine type workplace and will contain similar content that derives from the standard workplace first aid qualifications.

First aid at work for mariners involves providing immediate medical care to a person who has been injured or taken ill while at sea or working on a vessel. The primary goals of first aid are to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery.

Some common first aid procedures for mariners include:

  1. CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) - a life-saving procedure that involves chest compressions and rescue breathing.

  2. Dealing with bleeding - applying direct pressure to a wound, elevating the injured body part, and using a tourniquet if necessary.

  3. Treatment for burns - cooling the burned area with water, covering the wound with a sterile dressing, and seeking medical attention if the burn is severe.

  4. Dealing with shock - elevating the legs, keeping the person warm, and monitoring vital signs.

  5. Treatment for fractures - immobilising the injured area and seeking medical attention.

  6. Treatment for sea sickness - providing anti-nausea medication, fresh air, and fluids.

Mariners should receive training in first aid and CPR, and vessels should be equipped with first aid kits, medical supplies, and emergency communication devices to ensure that proper medical care can be administered in case of an emergency.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • Marine crew
  • Construction crew
  • Engineers
  • Supervisors 
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Managers
  • Sea Captain 
  • Commanders
  • Pilot
  • Any other personnel working Offshore  

This course comes with 6.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

For the contents of our video online course, visit the EFAW Blended Part One course.
The contents included in the classroom course are:

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (credit can be given in some cases if already completed recently)

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
  • 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid

2. Be able to assess an incident

  • 2.1 Conduct a scene survey
  • 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
  • 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty

  • 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin
  • 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

  • 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild-severe
  • 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

  • 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding
  • 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

  • 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
  • 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

  • 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Covers subjects on anti-sea sickness tablets, Paracetamol / Ibuprofen and antiseptic cream

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