Essential Marine First Aid Course
3 Nationally Recognised Units Included ▾
- HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
Only 6 Hours
$350
A nationally recognised marine first aid course providing essential knowledge and baseline practical skills for responding to common on‑water medical emergencies.
Course Structure
Online First Aid Course
3 Hours
Access our modern e-learning platform from anywhere with internet access on your own devices including smartphone, laptop, or desktop computer, and complete the comprehensive theoretical training at your own pace
In-Person Training
2 Hours
Visit us at one of our Sydney locations for face-to-face training about the essentials of First Aid, use of a Manikin and AED (Automated External Defibrillator), sling application, bleeding management, trauma triage and much more
Complete Assessment
45 Minutes
Be assessed on your new First Aid skills such as:
– Perform CPR on one Adult & one Infant Manikin
– Assess and manage a casualty suffering from a range of injuries
– Practical first responder techniques
Receive Certificate
Issued ASAP
Pass the course successfully and we’ll register your new qualification under your USI number! You’ll also receive a digital download of your certificate which can be shared with employers, normally within 24 hours
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Essential Marine First Aid Course Overview
This course prepares you to respond to common First Aid emergencies in marine environments, where help may not be immediately nearby.
It is designed for recreational boaters, passengers, fishing crews, marina users, and anyone who spends time on or around the water.
Marine conditions can add extra challenges – movement, wet surfaces, weather exposure, and limited space all affect how emergencies are managed.
Below is an overview of the training provided, which focuses on practical, accessible skills to help you respond with confidence:
Marine-Focused Training
CPR
First Aid
Serious Medical Conditions
For Cardiac Arrests use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 
Deck crew may become injured in the slippery Marine environment 
Scratches and cuts can be managed with bandages or adhesives 
Two responders can work together as a team to provide first aid 
Marina staff can experience mild head injuries and bumps 
Cardiac events occur without warning, even in a maritime setting 
Yachts and even powerboats involve physical work, sometimes injury 
Wet weather or people overboard can lead to hypothermia and exposure 
A temporary splint may be required as part of the first aid response
The course runs in the morning, beginning around 8:00AM
Bring your ID (such as a NSW Drivers Licence, Passport, Medicare Card), a black or blue ballpoint pen, and comfortable practical clothing
You can see the refund policy on the student resources page
Find all our First Aid Course Locations on the Locations page
You’ll receive this by email after you complete a booking – if you can’t find it, please contact us
The certification requires in-person physical assessment of your skills and cannot be completed entirely online – but it does save a lot of time to do the study first!
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 (to simulate a real casualty), and to lift and manipulate the training dummy.
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.
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
To view full unit details please visit https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTAID011
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/
D
DANGER
Look around for any dangers present in the area
R
RESPONSE
Does the patient respond to questions, or show signs of awareness?
S
SEND
Call 000 and ask them to send an ambulance for help
A
AIRWAY
Check the airway for obstructions, and assess if you need to reposition the patient
B
BREATHING
Observe about their chest – is the patient breathing?
C
CPR
If patient isn’t breathing, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using 30 compressions and 2 breaths
D
DEFIBRILLATE
Attach an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and follow the audio instructions