Marine Basic First Aid Training
Marine Basic First Aid
Marine Basic First Aid is a course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the marine industry. This course meets the requirements of Transport Canada outlined in Transport Publication (TP) 13008.
The Marine Basic First Aid Course is designed for any person who wants to obtain a rating certificate, endorsement, or a Master or Chief Mate limited certification, and for those providing first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near-coastal voyage, class 2, or on a vessel on sheltered waters.
Recreational boaters: This course also serves the First Aid and CPR training needs of recreational boaters and crew for responding to injuries and illness within the marine environment.
Every recreational boater should know the basics for self-preservation at sea, including how to prevent injury and illness and what to do in the event of a mishap on board. Transport Canada issued certificate is valid for 5 years.
It was an excellent weekend of learning and training, very dynamic with hands-on experience. Great teaching skills!
Book a Group Course
- Registration minimum: 8 students
- Duration: two days (16 hours)
- Delivered on-site: We provide group training courses at your location in the Greater Toronto Area. Mileage fees may apply.
- Course price: $199 per student (yacht club discounts available
- Contact us for details
Blended Course Option: The MBFA course can be divided into two sessions for your group’s training: Online component + in-person practicals.
- Online component requires the student to complete course theory and test at home (approximately 6 hours).
- The online component can be paused and restarted for convenience
- Must be completed before attending the scheduled practical session
- Attend Practical Session: the student is to complete all practical elements in-person, including CPR/AED and first aid simulations
- Price: $199 per student (yacht club discounts available)
About your instructor
Capt. Craig Hamilton has been teaching Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED courses since 2012. Craig is the only RYA Yachtmaster teaching the Marine Basic First Aid course in Canada.
CPRed.ca is a Canadian Red Cross, and BoaterSkills.ca Training Partner. We offer onsite Marine Basic First Aid, Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, and CPR/AED courses for work and home.
