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Independent revision aid only. It is not a first-aid qualification, medical advice, or a substitute for practical first-aid training.
Compass Revision course
First Aid at Sea revision
Revision for boating first-aid topics: emergency response, CPR and drowning, cold shock, hypothermia, bleeding, seasickness, VHF medical advice, and helicopter rescue.
Independent revision aid only. It is not a first-aid qualification, medical advice, or a substitute for practical first-aid training.
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What this course covers
First-Aid Response Afloat
FreeScene safety, first aid kit checks, calling for help, crew roles, casualty monitoring, and limits of onboard treatment.
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CPR and Drowning Protocol
FreeRevision boundaries for CPR, drowning emphasis, rescue breaths, AED awareness, and getting trained.
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Recovery Position in Confined Space
Boat-specific constraints when placing and monitoring an unconscious breathing casualty.
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Cold Shock and Hypothermia
Immersion response, hypothermia signs, gentle handling, rewarming principles, and escalation.
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Bleeding, Head Injuries, and Burns
Major bleeding priorities, head injury red flags, burns from galley or engine spaces, and when to escalate.
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Seasickness, Dehydration, and Medication
Seasickness prevention, dehydration risk, regular medication, allergies, and skipper planning.
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Medical Advice by VHF
When and how to request medical advice or assistance by marine radio.
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Helicopter Rescue and Handover
Preparing the vessel, crew, casualty information, winch safety, and handover.
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