RYA, MCA & HSE

First Aid Courses

 

Our training centres in the beautiful city of Bristol and the vibrant marina in Portishead, allow us to run a variety of first aid courses; we can also run First Aid courses at your location. For the marine world, we have the RYA First Aid, for those working outdoors we have the Outdoor First Aid, and for in the workplace, we have HSE First Aid at Work. All meet the regulatory standards of either the RYA or HSE.

 

RYA First Aid Course

RYA FIRST AID

The RYA First Aid course covers areas including drowning, cold water shock, sea sickness, dehydration and hypothermia. This course is aimed at anyone who gets afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. Immediate action in an emergency at sea can save lives. This course fulfils the requirements needed for professional skippers working up to 60 miles offshore, Boat Masters, ISAF offshore racers and are recommended by the MCA and HSE. Our trainers have a wealth of knowledge and experience and will ensure that the training is both current and memorable.

Price: £95

Duration: 1 day (8 hours)

Assumed Pre-Course Ability: None.

Minimum Age: None.

Exam Type / Duration: Continual assessment during the course

Max. Instructor / Student Ratio: 1:12

Course Materials Provided: RYA First Aid book

Outdoor First Aid Courses

LEVEL 3 EMERGENCY OUTDOOR FIRST AID

This course is designed for those who are involved in outdoor activities or work in rural locations. The course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way, particularly where professional medical help is not immediately available. The Level 3 Emergency Outdoor First Aid meets the requirements of the Institute for Outdoor Learning band 2 training.

Price: £75

Duration: 1 day (8 hours)

Assumed Pre-Course Ability: None.

Minimum Age: 14 years old.

Exam Type / Duration: Continual practical assessment during the course, written assessment

Max. Instructor / Student Ratio: 1:12

Course Materials Provided: Outdoor First Aid book


 

LEVEL 3 OUTDOOR FIRST AID

The Level 3 Outdoor First Aid course is focused on people working or doing activities in remote locations. This course covers not only how to attend to a casualty but also when and how to move a casualty, major illnesses and injuries, administering CPR and managing an unresponsive casualty when professional medical help is not immediately available. This course is often attended by loan workers and outdoor activity instructors/enthusiasts. The Level 3 Outdoor First Aid course also fulfils the requirements of the First Aid element of the expedition syllabus and is suitable for the Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. With our specialist knowledge of being in or around water we also include a lot of training for those working near water if required on this course utilising our swift water location.

Price: £135

Duration: 2 day (16 hours)

Assumed Pre-Course Ability: None.

Minimum Age: 16 years old.

Exam Type / Duration: Continual practical assessment during the course and written assessment at the end of each day.

Max. Instructor / Student Ratio: 1:12

Course Materials Provided: Outdoor First Aid book


 

HSE First Aid At Work Courses

First Aid for Mental Health

Specific First Aid Package

Does your team require a first aid package? Get in touch to quickly discover our specialist First Aid Courses or for group bookings at your location.

If you are looking for support from qualified, experienced instructors to help improve you and your teams first aid knowledge and confidence then we are here to help. We offer first aid tuition from our locations in Portishead Marina and Bristol as well as being able to offer this at your venue. These sessions are designed around you. 

Please see the button below to get in touch and start you and your teams bespoke first aid training today. 

Calendar Key 

 

  • Bristol RYA First Aid

  • Portishead RYA First Aid 

  • HSE Emergency Outdoor First Aid

  • HSE Outdoor First Aid

  • HSE Emergency First Aid at Work

  • HSE First Aid at Work