Marine Basic First Aid 

Topics covered include: 

• Assess needs of casualties and threats to own safety and take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other emergencies.
• Appreciate the body structure and functions.
• Describe the correct procedure for positioning casualties.
• Recognize the signs and hazards of unconsciousness and respiratory emergencies.
• Recognize the necessity of immediate resuscitation in appropriate emergency situations.
• Control bleeding and use dressings, bandages, and slings in first aid procedures.
• Apply appropriate measures of basic shock management.
• Apply appropriate measures in event of heat, electric, chemical and radiation burns.
• Rescue and transport a casualty.

16 hours