The RYA one-day course is one of three courses recognised by the MCA to support applications for commercial endorsements.
 
INFORMATION from the RYA WEBSITE -
 
The course itself covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.
 
Required experience
None
 
Minimum duration
1 day
 
Minimum age
None
 
Content
The recovery position in a confined space, CPR, including the drowning protocol, cold shock and hypothermia fromimmersion and/or exposure, seasickness and dehydration, medical assistance or advice by VHF, helicopter rescue.
 
Certificate issuing criteria
To achieve a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to be able to support skippers of yachts and motor vessels.
 
Format
This course is classroom based