RYA First Aid | Classroom

Our one-day RYA First Aid Course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages.

Description

Our one-day RYA First Aid Course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages.

Course Content

  • The recovery position in a confined space
  • CPR, including the drowning protocol
  • Cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure
  • Seasickness and dehydration
  • Medical Assistance or advice by VHF
  • Helicopter rescue

Instructor to Student ratio

1 Instructor to 12 Students

What‎ we provide

RYA First Aid Book

What to bring

  • Lunch
  • Comfortable clothing

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