Rescue 7 Specializes in Health & Safety, First Aid Training and Life-Saving Equipment.
Event Staffing Products TrainingBasic Marine First Aid (BMFA)
In this two-day Marine Basic First Aid course, students will learn to recognize and provide interventions for life-threatening emergencies until medical aid arrives. This course gives participants a hands-on approach to learning new lifesaving skills. The Basic Marine First Aid program is designed to train individuals working aboard ships. It is required by: Any person who wants to obtain a rating certificate or endorsement or who wants to obtain a Master or Chief Mate Limited certificate; the person designated to provide first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near coastal voyage, class 2 or sheltered waters voyage.
Participants will gain knowledge in the following areas:
- Legalities
- Disease Management & Biohazards
- The Emergency Medical Services System
- Scene Management
- Head, Spine and Pelvic Injuries
- Bleeding Management and Shock
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Sudden Medical Conditions
- Airway and Breathing Emergencies
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- AED training
- Secondary Survey
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Burns
- Poisons, Substance Abuse and Misuse
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Introduced to pharmacology and other advanced topics/interventions for the marine industry
Certifications
This course is approved federally by Transport Canada (TP 13008E). The certification is valid for five (5) years from the date of course.