St. John Ambulance Marine Advanced First Aid
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Introduction
The Marine Advanced First Aid program is designed to train individuals working aboard ships. The training requirement for the Marine Advanced First Aid program is found in the Transport Canada document, TP 13008: Training Standards for Marine First Aid and Marine Medical Care.
Course Information
Duration: 5 day course
Components: Theory and Practical
Course Outline
Course Structure:
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Infection Control
• Emergency Scene Management
• Secondary Survey
• Shock
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Artificial Respiration, Airway Management & Oxygen Administration
• Cardiovascular Emergencies/CPR
• Severe Bleeding
• Chest Injuries
• Medical Emergencies
• Head & Spinal Injuries
• Burns
• Wound Management
• Heat & Cold Illness or Injury
• Bone & Joint Injury
• Poisons, Bites & Stings
• Eye Injuries
Additional Marine Student Supplement Sessions:
• Anatomy & Physiology
• First Aid Kits
• Toxicological Hazards & Confined Spaces
• Examination of a Casualty
• Medical Care of Rescued Persons
• Radio Medical Advice
• Pharmacology
• Psychological & Psychiatric Problems