This Basic First Aid/CPR for Mariners program equips participants with the skills to address medical emergencies in challenging maritime environments.

Students are assigned our core maritime curriculum (thorough our Maritime Medicine Online learning platform) before the program begins to help establish a solid base of knowledge to build upon. Throughout the day of in-person learning, students practice CPR and learn to manage risk, assess and stabilize life threatening injuries, and treat common trauma, with additional lectures and guidance. Maritime Medical Guides places emphasis on experience-based learning, giving students opportunities to expand their knowledge and skillsets through hands-on scenarios. This class is US Sailing accredited, meets World Sailing Offshore Special Regulation (OSR 6.05) Medical Training requirements, US Sailing Senior First Aid Requirements, and is also valid for US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner credentials.

CERTIFICATION

• Basic First Aid for Mariners certification, valid for 2 years

• CPR: AED Adult/ Child/ Infant, valid for 2 years 

Accreditations Include:

• World Sailing Offshore Special Regulation (OSR 6.05) Medical Training requirement

• US Sailing Senior First Aid Requirement

• United States Coast Guard: Elementary First Aid training requirements of Section AVI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 11.202(b)(3); AND if presented within one year of the date of training, the First Aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.205(e)(1)(ii) and 11.205(e)(2)(iii) for original issuance of an officer endorsement.

CURRICULUM

• Manage risk through pre trip planning and preventative techniques: communications, first aid kits, nutrition and hydration, rider and equipment checklists, trip itineraries.

• Assess and treat life threatening emergencies: airway management, hemorrhage control, CPR, shock, and stabilization.

• Practice common trauma techniques: wound and fracture management, head injuries, neck and spine injury, blunt trauma, burns, dental and eye trauma.

LOCATION OVERVIEW

704 Coho Way

Bellingham, WA 98225

ITINERARY

Schooner Zodiac- 8:00AM-3:30PM 

*Note: The itinerary is fluid and is subject to change for safety and weather/ environmental factors including wind, rain/ snow, Air Quality Index, trail closures, traffic considerations, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The class will be held on the deck of the Schooner Zodiac. You will need to be able to get on and off board unassisted. The skills that are taught in this course require the ability to get up and down from the ground, kneeling, squatting, and some lifting. Please contact BMG if you would like more information about fitness requirements.

MATERIALS & GEAR 

This course is held rain or shine and will require clothing suited for the weather. The following is a list of gear you will need to bring with you:

• Hat (sun hat or warm hat)

• Sun glasses

• Gloves

• Sunscreen

• Rain Jacket

• Warm layers

• Appropriate footwear for on a boat

• Water bottle

• Food for lunch and snacks (lunch is not provided or available during the course)

***A manual with lecture notes is provided at the beginning of the course and can be used to take notes.