Maritime Health and Wellness 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 health and wellness 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

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, SOR/86-304
Canada Labour Code R.S.C. 1985, c. L-2 Occupational Health and Safety
General Duty of Employer, s. 124 - "Every employer shall ensure that the health and safety at work of every person employed by the employer is protected."

Why Do I Need Training?

While Canada doesn’t have a specific standards for maritime health and wellness, under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, employers are required to provide a workplace that "is free from recognizable hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees."

This means employers have a legal and ethical obligation to promote a work environment that is free from any physical and mental illnesses that could be easily prevented. You and your coworkers have the right to work in an atmosphere that promotes the safety, equality, and well-being of all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of health concerns are there in the maritime industry?

In the maritime industry as a whole, there is a wide variety of health concerns, both physical and mental. Sailors can experience anything from depression and anxiety to hypothermia and food-borne illnesses. Because of this, it is vital that those in the maritime industry know how to care for their body properly.

What is HAVS?

HAVS stands for Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome. This is a musculoskeletal disorder that can cause numbness in your hands and arms after long-term exposure to vibrations. Over time, this can even cause permanent nerve damage if it is not treated.

Can you get hypothermia in the summer?

Yes, you can get hypothermia in the summer. If the water is 77°F or less, then hypothermia is a possibility.

What does SAD stand for?

SAD is short for Seasonal Depressive Disorder. Many people get this mental disorder during the winter months due to lack of vitamin D and sunshine. Because of the nature of maritime work, however, SAD can present itself year-round in sailors.