RYA First Aid Courses
The RYA First Aid is a one-day course which covers all the usual first aid subjects, but with a boating perspective. It is designed to provide the skills, techniques & knowledge for anyone who goes afloat to deliver a rapid & appropriate first aid response. The boating specific content includes:
- the recovery position in a confined space
- CPR, including the drowning protocol
- cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure
- seasickness and dehydration
- medical assistance or advice by VHF
Candidates will be required to participate in CPR practice so please attend the course in comfortable clothing.
A first aid manual is included in the cost of the course, as is the certificate on successful completion.
Duration: one-day
Time: 09:00 to 17:00
Price: £130 Non-members, £60 Full Club Members, Datchet Instructors £20, £ free to Safety Coxswains & Race Team
Check out the course joining instructions below. You will also receive a copy via email once you have booked your spot.
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Last updated 12:28 on 19 February 2025