An Advanced Marine First Aid Responder attending to a prone casualty on the wharf of a marina beside a boat

Advanced Marine First Aid Course

5 Nationally Recognised Units Included ▾

  • HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID013 – Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
  • HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid

8 Hours (Blended)

$695 $595

A comprehensive maritime‑focused course delivering hands‑on experience in advanced first aid skills for remote and offshore environments.

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Training delivered scross Sydney and surrounding areas.

Course Structure

1

Online First Aid Learning

2-3 Hours

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  • Comprehensive theory covering all five units
  • Complete online at your own pace
  • Check your knowledge with end of topic quizzes

2

Face-To-Face Training

3-4 Hours

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  • Hands-on training for a remote/marine setting
  • Gain real experience and hone skills in class
  • Varied individual/team scenarios included

3

Practical Assessment

Included

First aid responder wearing gloves and performing cpr on the chest of a casualty, who is lying on the dock of a marina with sailing vessels visible. A first aid kit is beside the casualty.
  • Demonstrate practical skills with confidence
  • Role-play assessments to mimic the real world
  • Complete incident reports and handovers

4

Receive Certificate

5 Units Included

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  • Nationally Recognised First Aid Units
  • Recorded to USI and VET transcript
  • Accepted for many maritime roles

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Advanced Marine First Aid Course Overview

This course prepares you to deliver First Aid in Marine and remote environments, where access for medical responders may be delayed or unavailable.

It is designed for people who frequently spend time around vessels – boat owners, marina staff, or offshore crew.

These higher pressure situations can involve confined spaces, slippery surfaces, extreme weather, limited supplies – knowing how to adapt is key.

Below is a breakdown of the key skills and scenarios covered in the Advanced Marine First Aid Course, along with prerequisites and assessment information.

Example Training Scenarios

Marine First Aid responder on a boat treating casualty with cut to inner forearm

Scenario 1: Forearm Cut

Responding to an unexpected cut injury to the inside of a forearm while onboard, controlling bleeding and applying a secure bandage in a wet, moving environment.

Scenario 2: Traumatic Blood Loss

Manage severe bleeding following a traumatic injury onboard, apply a tourniquet to control blood loss, and stabilise the casualty in a confined marine environment.

Close up of marine first aid responder applying tourniquet to arm of casualty, bandage and bleeding visible on forearm
Marine First Aid responder applying sling to dislocated arm of casualty on bow of boat, with water behind

Scenario 3: Arm Dislocation

Assess a suspected arm sprain or dislocation, control the injured limb and apply an appropriate sling while maintaining stability and preventing further harm.

Scenario 4: Fall Injury

Support a crew member with a lower‑leg injury after a slip onboard, using available equipment such as a boat hook and bandages to create a makeshift splint and limit movement.

Marine First Aid responder using boat hook as makeshift splint for casualty on the bow seats of a boat

The following sections outline the core skills and competencies required to manage medical emergencies in remote marine environments:

Marine-Focused Training

  • Manage casualties in a wet, unstable, and remote marine environment
  • Respond to water-based emergencies, including drowning and exposure
  • Treat marine stings, bites, and envenomation
  • Improvise treatment and equipment when standard supplies are limited or inaccessible
  • Communicate and coordinate help when immediate emergency response is unavailable via Marine VHF Radio, Flares, EPIRBs and more

CPR

  • Deliver CPR in confined or moving environments
  • Position and manage a casualty without assistance
  • Perform effective compressions on unstable surfaces
  • Maintain effective CPR over extended periods if help is delayed
  • Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in marine conditions

First Aid

  • Take control in remote emergency situations with delayed response times
  • Apply the DRSABCD framework under pressure
  • Continuously assess risk to yourself and the casualty
  • Make treatment decisions with limited equipment or support
  • Adapt first aid procedures when conditions affect visibiity, access, or control

Serious Medical Conditions

  • Recognise and manage life-threatening conditions including asthma, anaphylaxis, choking, drowning, and shock
  • Control bleeding in dynamic or confined environments
  • Treat wounds and burns with available resources
  • Manage head, neck, and spinal injuries where movement is restricted
  • Support fractures, sprains, and dislocations with improvised methods if necessary
  • Manage marine envenomation and poisioning, including chemical or fuel exposure
  • Respond to heat and cold exposure (hyperthermia and hypothermia), dehydration and heatstroke
  • Prioritise treatment when multiple or changing conditions are present without immediate medical support

Upon completion of this course, the following unit(s) will be issued by ABC Licence Training Pty LTD – RTO 3399

HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
HLTAID013 – Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid

This course has no pre-requisite knowledge requirements.

All e-learning and theory assessment must be completed before attending the course in person.

Participants must be physically able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor, and to lift and manipulate the adult manikin (training dummy) into a variety of positions.

All training and assessment will be done in English, requiring basic levels of reading, writing, and language ability. Please contact us if you have any concerns.

What makes the Advanced Marine First Aid Course different from standard first aid training?

This course focuses on applying first aid skills in marine and remote environments, where conditions are unpredictable and emergency response may be delayed.

Training places a strong emphasis on decision-making, adaptability, and hands-on scenarios, rather than just learning set procedures.

Is this course appropriate for boat owners?

This course is ideal for boat owners who want to confidently manage medical situations on the water and look after passengers if something goes wrong.

Does this course apply to the workplace?

The skills learned are directly applicable to marine workplaces, including marina staff, boat crew, and other roles where emergency response may be required.

What time does the course run?

Courses typically begin in the morning (around 8:00AM – details will be confirmed in your booking email)

What do I need to bring?

Bring your ID (such as a NSW Drivers Licence, Passport, Medicare Card), a black or blue ballpoint pen, and comfortable practical clothing

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

You can see the refund policy on the student resources page

How do I find the location address and information?

Find all our First Aid Course Locations on the Locations page

Where is my e-learning login information?

You’ll receive this by email after you complete a booking – if you can’t find it, please contact us

Can I complete the certification entirely online?

No, the certification requires in-person physical assessment of your skills and cannot be completed entirely online – however it does save time in the classroom to cover the theory first.

Course Partnership

This course is provided in partnership with ABC First Aid (RTO 3399)

Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of ABC First Aid

Find student resources, policies, and procedures here: https://abcfirstaid.com.au/student-resources/

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