Basic 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.