Marine First Aid Course Online

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

Only 6 Hours

$350

Be prepared for providing lifesaving First Aid in a Marine environment – perfect for powerboat racing crew, yacht skippers, and offshore sailors.

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About the course

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Structure

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

Get First Aid Certification

Upon Completion

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 on the same day which can be shared easily with employers

First Aid
Training With A
Marine Focus

Learn how to handle marine emergencies at your own pace with our self-managed easy e-learning first aid course, followed by an express & fast in-person assessment

Lifelong
Boating
Instructors

Our Instructors have years of Marine industry experience, and will give you access to their knowledge of delivering First Aid onboard a boat.

Nationally
Accredited
First Aid

Once you’ve completed the first aid training and passed the assessment you’ll receive a certificate, showing you’re recognised Australia-wide

3 Year
Certificate
Validity

HLTAID011 is valid for 3 years from the date of course completion, and our course is recommended to keep your skills and knowledge current

Marine First Aid Course Overview

Students completing this course will gain the skills and knowledge required to provide a First Aid response to a casualty while located in a Marine environment – such as on a yacht, boat, dock, marina, or a waterside business.

This course is perfect for those preparing to participate in a sailing or powerboat race, deckhands, crew, and captains too. It is also recommended if you are a boat owner, to be prepared for any emergencies while aboard.

Make yourself more confident in emergencies today!

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Marine-Focused Training

  • Manage casualties in a wet marine environment
  • Prepare for water-based injuries such as drowning
  • Treat marine animal stings and bites
  • Improvise bandages and slings if supplies are low
  • Make Emergency Marine Radio Broadcasts

CPR

  • Deliver CPR safely to casualty
  • Obtain consent and permission
  • Perform manual rescue breathing
  • Perform chest compressions
  • Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

First Aid

  • Respond to emergency situations
  • Follow the DRS ABCD action plan
  • Assess risk to patient and yourself
  • Manage Duty of Care to casualty
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Serious Medical Conditions

  • Manage asthma, anaphylaxis, choking, drowning, and shock
  • Control bleeding (cuts and nosebleeds)
  • Clean and dress non-life-threatening wounds and burns
  • Limit further harm in case of head, neck, or spinal injuries
  • Apply sling to a strain, sprain, or fractured bone
  • Envenomation and limb immobilisation
  • Poisoning, including liquid or gaseous chemical exposure
  • Exposure to heat (hyperthermia) or cold (hypothermia)
  • Manage other 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
    • What time does the course run?

    The course runs in the morning, beginning around 8:00AM

    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?

    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/

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    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

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