RYA First Aid Course

Ref: FA

This is an essential one day or two evenings course for all water users. The certificate is valid for 3 years and is based on recommendations of the MCA and HSE. All Watersports instructors require this course that needs to be revalidated every 3 years and is suitable for RYA Sailing, Powerboating, Windsurfing, Kite Boarding, SUP, BCU Kayak /Canoe Instructors and all Safety Boat Drivers.

Next course date Wednesday 27th March 2024

We usually run these once a month at Leigh on Sea Sailing Club.

The syllabus includes;

• CPR Drowning
• Breathing difficulties
• Shock
• Blood loss & bleeding
• Internal bleeding
• Angina & heart attack
• Head injury
• Immersion hypothermia
• Burns
• Seasickness
• Diabetic emergency
• Seizures
• Fractures
• Spinal injuries
• First aid kits
• Radio medical assistance
• Helicopter evacuation
• Cat C First Aid Kits
• Weils Disease
• Child CPR
• Marine stings
• Fish hook removal

For more information and booking ring Mike on 07887 890389.