FAB
First Aid Book
30€
RYA course-pack book for first aid.
Course overview
Practical first-aid knowledge for people using small craft, with an emphasis on immediate action and supporting the skipper in a medical emergency at sea.
The official course page describes a one-day course for people using small craft.
It states that the course meets the first-aid standard required for candidates preparing to sit a Yachtmaster examination.
Before you join
- No formal prerequisite is required.
What you will cover
- Assessing the situation and environment
- Respiratory and circulation systems
- Basic life support
- Getting help
- Bleeding and burns
- Patient movement
- Heat and cold exposure
Course outcome
Working marine first-aid knowledge for small-craft crews and skippers.
Included
Course-specific joining notes are confirmed before training.
Additional fees
- The RYA First Aid Course Book is recommended separately.
Recommended reading
Books that match this course.
Useful RYA publications for preparation and revision. You can buy the books yourself, or the school can provide each required book for 30€ with your booking.
ZF02
First Aid at Sea
30€
Useful marine-specific companion reading.
Supporting
Course pathway
Where this course fits.
Use this as a planning guide. The right route depends on your current experience.
Recommended before
No formal course is normally needed before RYA First Aid.