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RYA First Aid

Course Overview:
This one day First Aid course will provide a thorough grounding in first aid techniques with particular reference to small craft afloat. A valid first aid certificate is a requirement for the Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore examinations as well as all RYA Instructor and BCU Coaching awards. Free First Aid manuals are distributed during the course for attendees to keep.

Level: Open
Qual: RYA First Aid Certificate
Course fee: £75
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Saturday (plus some midweek courses)

Dates - 2008
January 26
February 9, 15, 20, 23
March 8, 14, 29
April 10, 17, 19, 26
May 10, 17, 30
June 7, 13, 21, 28
July 5, 19, 25
August 2, 16, 23, 30
September 6, 12, 20
October 4, 18, 30
November 1, 8, 22
December 6

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Combined RYA First Aid, Sea Survival, VHF/SRC (Radio Operator)

Combined Course

Course Overview:
Save money by booking this three day package of courses which includes the RYA First Aid, RYA Sea Survival and Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence (Short Range Certificate).
The package provides the necessary pre-entry course requirements for those undertaking either a Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore or Advanced Powerboat examination which may then be commercially endorsed.

Just select your dates from the main pages and make your booking.

Level: Open
Qual: RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate, RYA Sea Survival Certificate, VHF/SRC Certificate
Course fee: £206 (normal fees total £225) plus £25 SRC administration fee (payable to the RYA on the day for the
radio licence - need to bring passport photo for licence)
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Choose your dates from the main subject menu

Dates - 2008
See Radio Communications, Sea Survival, First Aid pages for dates

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Appointed Persons First Aid Course

Course Overview:
The course is suitable for organisations where a qualified first aider is not required, but where there must be an "appointed person" to satisfy the needs of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is also suitable for people who wish to gain an understanding of first aid emergency procedures. A free First Aid Manual for candidates to keep will be issued during the course. There is no exam and a certificate of attendance is issued. Free parking & refreshments are included.

Course Content:
HSE Approved Code of Practice
Contents of a first aid box
Resuscitation
Treatment of unconscious casualties
Heart attack
Choking
Shock
Communication and delegation in an emergency
Control of bleeding

A general overview of the following topics is also given:
Allergic reaction
Burns and scalds
Injuries to bones, muscle and joints

Level: Open
Qual: Appointed Persons First Aid Certificate
Course fee: £75
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Various

Dates - 2008
February 29
March 26 Full
May 6 Full
June 4
July 23
September 2
October 8
November 12
December 10

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First Aid at Work

Course Overview:
A four day training course designed to meet the requirements of the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for First Aid at Work issued by under the provisions of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Included in the course fee is a First Aid Manual, refreshments and parking.

Level: Open
Qual: HSE First Aid at Work Certificate
Course fee: £180
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days: Various

Dates - 2008
April 28 - 1 May
June 9-12
July 28-31
September 8-11
November 3-6
December 1-4

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First Aid at Work Refresher

Course Overview:
This two day refresher training is designed to meet the requirements of the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for First Aid at Work issued by the Health and Safety Commission under the provisions of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Candidates must have an in date FAAW Certificate and produce this at the start of the course. Included in the course fee is a First Aid Manual, refreshments and parking

Level: Open
Qual: HSE First Aid at Work Refresher Certificate
Course fee: £125
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Days Various

Dates - 2008
May 7-8
June 5-6
July 16-17
September 3-4
October 9-10
November 10-11
December 8-9

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