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AED practice on the RYA First Aid Course
RYA First Aid Training Course

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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 ten minutes away). The course fulfils the First Aid Training requirements for

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;

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

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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 (at our Hamble Centre)
  • Tea & Coffee

NOT INCLUDED

  • Lunch
  • Accommodation
  • Parking (at our London Centre)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (HAMBLE COURSES):

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

OPTIONAL EXTRA (LONDON COURSES):

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;

RYA Guidance for all Training Centres

Chieftain Training RYA First Aid Course

Resus mannequins for practical sessions

 The recommended ratio of resuscitation mannequins to students is 1:4 Chieftain operates at 1:1. i.e. you will not share a mannequin on our First Aid courses.

Pocket Masks for practical sessions

 A pocket mask per 12 students for a demonstration Chieftain provides a pocket mask per student

AED Training Units for practical sessions

 A training AED per course (12 students) is recommended Chieftain provides an AED trainer per pair of students.

 

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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. If you select the dual certification option (and add STCW Elementary First Aid) at the point of booking that certificate expires after 5 years.

BOOKING THE RYA FIRST AID COURSE:

If the dates below do not suit you, we can set up a bespoke 1:1, 2:1 or group course at a time that suits you.