Course Duration
8 contact hoursGood Skills Training normally deliver this course over 1-day, 09:00 - 17:00
RYA First Aid Course
A practical RYA first aid course for people taking part in boating and watersports. Training covers emergency care with particular attention to incidents that may occur on or around the water.
Duration
1 day
Delivery Method
Face-to-face
Certification
RYA
Course Overview
The RYA First Aid Course provides practical first aid training for people involved in sailing, powerboating, watersports and other marine activities.
The course covers essential emergency skills together with the additional challenges of providing care on a vessel, communicating with emergency services and managing a casualty until further help becomes available.
Our trainers use practical exercises and clear explanations to make the course useful for both experienced boat users and people attending marine first aid training for the first time.
Marine first aid: Training includes relevant marine considerations such as drowning, cold-water shock and hypothermia, obtaining medical advice by VHF and preparing for helicopter rescue.
Who Should Attend?
Suitable for skippers, sailing and powerboat crews, watersports instructors, yacht club members and anyone who needs an RYA-recognised first aid course for marine activities or qualifications.
What You'll Cover
This course covers standard first aid topics, adapted for marine environments where help may be delayed and conditions are more challenging.Key topics include:
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including drowning protocol
- Recovery position in confined spaces
- Cold water shock and hypothermia
- Bleeding control and management of shock
- Head injuries and levels of response
- Fractures, burns, and medical emergencies
- Seasickness and dehydration
- Use of marine first aid kits
- Calling for medical help via VHF radio
- Helicopter evacuation procedures
The syllabus follows guidance from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) & Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Course Information
Everything you need to know before arranging or booking this course.
Assessment
Practical demonstration
Certification
Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
Requalification
RYA First Aid Certificates are valid for 3-years. First Aiders must undergo the RYA First Aid Course again before the expiry of their certificates to remain first aiders.
Prerequisites
The RYA First Aid Course is aimed at those over 16's This course includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore learners must be physically capable of doing this.
Delivery Options
Face-to-Face.
Maximum Learners
12 learners per tutor
Awarding Body
RYA
What People Say About Us
Feedback from organisations that have used our services.
We have been working with Good Skills Training over the past seven years as they provide First Aid training for our staff. They have continuously offered a friendly and professional service, from each initial enquiry, through to booking and delivery. On occasions, we have made specific requests, and they have always been willing to accommodate our requirements. As school funding continues to be restricted, we have found that they offer a quality provision at a competitive price. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering using their services.
Good Skills Training have been a mainstay in our training calendar for more than 10 years and have continually provided an excellent service to our site. All of our first aid training has been delivered to the highest standard and helped ensure Birds Eye, Lowestoft maintains a compliant and well trained team of first aiders. The management and instructors at Good Skills conduct themselves with integrity and dedication at all times. A highly recommended service!
Urban Pubs & Bars has worked with Ian and the Good Skills Training team for close to three years now. We have found them to be thoroughly professional, very competitively priced and incredibly accommodating to our business needs. We certainly hope to be working with Good Skills Training for more years to come.
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