WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF THE RYA FIRST AID COURSE?

RYA First Aid gives you some knowledge so that in a medical emergency, you may be able to save lives, especially when you are in a remote location or at sea. This course is unique, as it is aimed at water sports enthusiasts and small craft operators, it takes a realistic look at the levels of First Aid that can be performed in a yacht, powerboat, dinghy or ocean rowing boat. Our instructors fully appreciate the difference between conventional First Aid and RYA First Aid (where the ambulance may not be just thirty minutes away). The course fulfils the First Aid Training requirements for

• Yachtmaster  COC holders operating up to 60 miles from a safe haven
• Advanced Powerboat COC holders
• World Sailing offshore race crew (cat 1, 2 events)
• Most ocean rowing events
• Lifeboat Helms operating under the MCA Rescue Boat Code
• RYA Instructors (any discipline)
• Watersports Instructors (most disciplines)

The RYA First Aid certificate is the default choice for RYA Instructors and RYA CoC holders.

WHERE IS THE RYA FIRST AID COURSE RUN?

The RYA First Aid Course is run from;

• Nautical Training Farndon
• Nautical Training at Burton Waters (Monthly)
• Bespoke course at your location (on demand)

HOW LONG DOES THE RYA FIRST AID COURSE TAKE?

The RYA First Aid Course is a 1 day course

WHAT ARE THE  PRE REQUISITES FOR RYA FIRST AID?

Minimum age 13

WHAT IS COVERED ON THE RYA FIRST AID COURSE?

First Aid and resuscitation techniques for yachtsmen and small craft users, including;

• CPR and AED for adults and children
• Treatment for drowning
• Treatment and causes of shock
• Treatment for bleeding & catastrophic bleeding
• Recognition & treatment off angina & heart attack
• Recognition & treatment of head injuries
• Treatment of hypothermia
• Cold water shock
• Treatment and types of burns
• Prevention & treatment of seasickness
• First Aid & Category Cat C Kits
• Medevac by helicopter
• Medical advice by radio

INCLUDED

• Day of First Aid training
• Use of all the necessary kit and consumables
• First Aid Handbook
• RYA First Aid Certificate (including Cat C. endorsement)
• Private Parking
• Tea & Coffee

NOT INCLUDED

• Lunch

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• Dual certify and also receive the HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate (digital PDF by email after the course)

You can select single, dual certification during the booking process.

WHAT RATIO IS RYA FIRST AID COURSE TAUGHT TO?

We run RYA First Aid with anything from 2 to 12 students. We are happy to arrange 1:1 on request.

The RYA provide all of their centres with guidance on the ratio of training equipment to students. While their ratios work we pride ourselves on surpassing the minimum equipment ratio many times over. We don’t believe in just “packing you in”. On all our courses you spend more time participating and less time watching others. We do this by providing plenty of equipment;

HOW LONG IS THE RYA FIRST AID CERTIFICATE VALID FOR?

The RYA First Aid certificate is valid for 3 years. To revalidate / refresh / re-qualify you simply complete the one-day course again.