• Basic and Advanced First Aid for Mariners certification, valid for 2 years

• CPR: AED Adult/ Child/ Infant, valid for 2 years

• Wilderness First Responder-Refresher for those holding a current WFR Certification or within 1 year of expiration, valid for 2 years.

Accreditations Include:

• World Sailing Offshore Special Regulation (OSR 6.05) Medical Training requirement

• US Sailing Senior First Aid Requirement

USCG: The standards of the American National Red Cross Standard First Aid or American National Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety courses and satisfies the First Aid training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1)(ii) for a merchant mariner credential; AND The standards of the American National Red Cross or the American Heart Association for CPR courses and satisfies the CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(2)(iii) for a merchant mariner credential. This course does not satisfy the requirements for training, standards of competence, or practical assessment required by the STCW Code, as amended 2010, for any STCW endorsement.

• Manage risk through pre trip planning and preventative techniques: first aid kits, pre-trip medical assessments, travel medicine, telemedicine.

• Assess and treat life threatening emergencies: CPR, patient assessment, airway management, hemorrhage control, shock, and stabilization.

• Practice common trauma management techniques: Wounds and fractures, head injuries, neck and spine injuries, blunt trauma, burns, dental and eye traumas.

• Develop important judgment skills for the assessment and evacuation of medical and environmental emergencies at sea: hypothermia, heat illness, marine animal bites and stings, dive emergencies, lightning at sea, cardiac and respiratory emergencies, diabetes, seizures, anaphylaxis.

Day 1: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Day 2: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

*Note: the itinerary is fluid and is subject to change for safety and weather/environmental factors including wind, rain/snow, Air Quality Index, trail closures, traffic considerations, etc.

Part of the class will be held on the docks of Shilshole Bay Marina. You will need to be able to get on and off the dock unassisted. The skills that are taught in this course require the ability to get up and down from the ground, kneeling, squatting, and some lifting. Please contact MMG if you would like more information about fitness requirements.

This course is held rain or shine and will require clothing suited for any weather. The following is a list of gear you will need to bring with you:

• Hat (sun hat or warm hat)

• Sun glasses

• Gloves

• Sunscreen

• Rain jacket

• Warm layers

• Appropriate footwear for a boat

• Water bottle

• Food for lunch and snacks (lunch is not provided during the course)

***Notebooks are optional, a manual with lecture notes is provided at the beginning of the course and can be used to take notes.

Seattle Sailing Club
7001 Seaview Ave NW Suite 130
Seattle, WA 98117

Seattle Sailing Club is located in Shilshole Bay Marina just south of Golden Gardens Park. Their office/lobby/classrooms are located on the West side of the marina office. Permit-free parking is available in the parking lot South of the building or on the street.