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First Aid Kits and Training
by Capt. Dan Berg
First Aid and CPR training
should be mandatory for everyone venturing out to sea. Bottom line is
more often than not there is no one else around. You may have to provide
the first aid or CPR in order to save a life. Every boat should have a
basic first aid kit aboard. Even simple things like a pair of tweezers,
bandages etc will come in very handy when offshore. Fortunately, I have
only had to use my first aid kit a couple of times over the years. Once
when I slipped on the front deck (barefoot) and almost sliced my little
toe off. Blood mixed with salt water and mud were everywhere. I was very
thankful for some peroxide and a few bandages. Bottom line is when you
are on the boat you are often hours away from professional medical
treatment. A well stocked first aid kit and basic first aid training are
as important as navigation and seamanship skills.
Watersports Safety and First Aid
From the Back Cover
Surfing, kayaking, fishing, boating - a day on the water is
thrilling and wondrous, peaceful and adventurous. But it can
also be dangerous if you're not prepared to deal with water
emergencies and survival situations. Watersports Safety and
Emergency First Aid, written by an avid outdoorsman and
specialist in emergency medicine, provides clear instructions
and advice on emergency procedures, injuries, and survival gear.
Look inside for advice on: getting the scoop on weather and
water conditions; preparing emergency packs; how to treat wounds
and hypothermia; swift-water rescues; removing fishhooks. (4 1/4
x 7, 96 pages, diagrams)
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First Aid Training
American
Red Cross - Health and Safety Services
American Red Cross first aid, CPR
and AED programs are designed to give you the confidence to respond in an
emergency situation with skills that can save a life. Additional training in
bloodborne pathogens, oxygen administration and injury prevention can be added
to CPR and first aid training to prepare you to prevent and respond to
life-threatening emergencies. Red Cross Preparedness programs in first
aid, CPR and AED are available for any age and can be tailored to the needs of
specific groups and individuals. Whether you work with children, want training
for employees, are a professional rescuer, or simply want to know how to help
someone in an emergency, the American Red Cross has a program for you.
Medic
First Aid Group International
Unfortunately, most of us will
encounter an emergency situation at some point in our lives. Are you prepared to
respond?
Attending a MEDIC FIRST
AID training class is the first step toward learning how to help ensure
the safety of your family, friends, and coworkers. Our classes are
provided by experienced training organizations who have partnered with
us to give you with the most effective emergency care instruction
available.
MEDIC FIRST AID Training
Programs follow the most up-to-date medical guidelines and are
recognized throughout the world as meeting regulatory safety
requirements for workplace safety and health.
Our proven instructional
design facilitates a low-stress, student-centered learning environment.
A unique blend of “seeing, hearing, doing, speaking, and feeling”
ensures your comfort, confidence, and skill mastery.
We have strict quality
assurance procedures and benchmarks to ensure our programs meet
appropriate medical, educational, and customer service expectations. |
