Courses are run over 1 day lasting 7 hours. If this not convenient flexible hours are possible. Please contact us for further details. maximum number of students per course is 16.

How much will it cost?

Pricing depends primarily on the venue. If you are able to provide your own, suitable venue great savings can be made. Price of course includes first aid manuals and certification for each student. To discuss venue requirements and to obtain a competitive quote please contact us.

This course is designed specifically for users of small boats (sailing dinghies, fishing boats, canoes, RIBs, small yachts etc). First Aid Matters senior trainer is an experienced and enthusiastic dinghy sailor as well as an RYA dinghy sailing instructor. He feels that the RYAs own first aid course has too heavy an emphasis on "big boats" and so came up with this course for the small boat enthusiast. The course is ideal for RYA dinghy and power boat instructors, coaches etc and meets all the requirements for first aid as laid down by the RYA. The course would also be of interest to anyone involved in boating who would like an understanding of first aid techniques they may need whilst on the water. As an added bonus the course is recognised by the HSE as an "Emergency First Aid for the Appointed Person" course so can be used at work as well as play!

What The Course Covers

Definition of first aid

First aid in the workplace

Responsibilities of the first aider

Action in an emergency

Primary assessment of casualty

Secondary assessment of casualty

Breathing

Principles of resuscitation

Airway obstruction and breathing disorders

Disorders of circulation

Bleeding

Disorders of consciousness

Bones, joints and muscle injuries

Effects of heat and cold including cold shock

Treating cold water immersion casualties

Seasickness

Drowning/Secondary drowning