Maritime First Aid Training & Certification

Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.

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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.

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Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.

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What's in the Training?

Our Maritime First Aid training course is Canada compliant, and our online version fulfills Canada's classroom training requirement.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards:

Canada Standards

SOR/86-304, 16.1 - First Aid
SOR/86-304, 16.2 - General
SOR/86-304, 16.3 - First Aid Attendants
SOR/86-304, 16.5 - First Aid Stations
SOR/86-304, 16.6 - Communication of Information
SOR/86-304, 16.7 - First Aid Supplies and Equipment
SOR/86-304, 16.9 - First Aid Rooms
SOR/86-304, 16.11 - Transportation
SOR/86-304, 16.12 - Teaching First Aid
SOR/86-304, 16.13 - Records

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with the standards listed above, many industries require employees to be trained in first aid and basic CPR to ensure that individuals receive life-saving treatment in the event of an emergency.

When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances are very specific: employees must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they still understand and can adhere to the standards and proper safety. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of training. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.

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Did You Know?

Diverting a vessel’s course to get medical assistance for one seafarer costs about $168,000.

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) was created in the 1960s.

In the last phases of hypothermia, the victim may feel as if they are too hot and start to undress themselves. This condition is called paradoxical undressing. (Source: NSC)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does STCW mean?

STCW is the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The STCW sets standards for personnel on ships.

What is essential in a maritime first aid kit?

Mariners need to use Class B first aid kits. These kits are more extensive in their contents so they can be used in high-risk environments.

How is maritime first aid different than normal first aid?

There aren’t a lot of differences in basic care. However, mariners usually don’t have easy access to medical care because they are in the water away from ambulances, doctors, and hospitals. This means that mariners need to be trained in case of an accident to help victims until help can come.