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First Aid at Sea modules

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First-Aid Response Afloat

Scene safety, first aid kit checks, calling for help, crew roles, casualty monitoring, and limits of onboard treatment.

4 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

scene safetyfirst aid kit checkscalling for help
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CPR and Drowning Protocol

Revision boundaries for CPR, drowning emphasis, rescue breaths, AED awareness, and getting trained.

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Module 3

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Recovery Position in Confined Space

Boat-specific constraints when placing and monitoring an unconscious breathing casualty.

4 topics - lesson, quiz, and recall checks

recovery positionconfined spacesmonitoring
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Module 4

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Cold Shock and Hypothermia

Immersion response, hypothermia signs, gentle handling, rewarming principles, and escalation.

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cold shockhypothermiaimmersion
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Module 5

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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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bleedinghead injuriesburns
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Module 6

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Seasickness, Dehydration, and Medication

Seasickness prevention, dehydration risk, regular medication, allergies, and skipper planning.

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seasicknessdehydrationmedication
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Module 7

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Medical Advice by VHF

When and how to request medical advice or assistance by marine radio.

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VHF medical advicePan-PanCoastguard
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Module 8

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Helicopter Rescue and Handover

Preparing the vessel, crew, casualty information, winch safety, and handover.

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helicopter rescuewinch safetycasualty handover
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