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Overview

Apply First Aid (previously Senior or Level 2 First Aid) is a short course designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide life support measures in an emergency.  

This Apply First Aid with a Yachting Focus course was developed in collaboration between the ORCV and The Benchmarque Group and combines Nationally Recognised Training that has been customised with expert marine input from the ORCV into the course delivery and structure. It focuses on First Aid scenarios that may confront offshore yachties.  The course is highly interactive, practical and not classroom focussed.  It provides plenty of opportunity to ask question of the facilitators and practice relevant marine first aid skills as well as interact with other sailors.

Apply First Aid is based around the competencies of performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), poisoning, musculoskeletal injuries, managing shock, hemorrhage and envenomation. It includes emergency Basic Life Support and CPR. Knowledge is applied to yachting specific, first aid scenarios and the unique challenges sailors may be presented with when applying first aid while on board a yacht at sea. 

The qualification must be held by at least two crew members undertaking a Category One ocean race and by one crew member undertaking a Category Two event. All ocean or longer offshore races are at least Cat2 and a good many cruising sailors also undertake this course for the overall benefit and safety it provides. 

Outcomes

• Apply First Aid Statement of Attainment (Course Code HLTFA311A) valid for three years (with annual CPR update).
• Satisfies Yachting Australia Special Regulations regarding Crew First Aid Qualifications

Pre-requisites

Read the Pre-Course Workbook, which will be mailed to participants in the week prior to the scheduled classroom day and answer the Assessment Questions contained therein.

Course Outline

First Aid Responsibilities Priorities in an Emergency DRSABCD The Unconscious Patient Recovery Position Spinal Injuries Primary Survey and Actions The Chain of Survival Basic Life Support Flow Chart Compression Technique Defibrillation Managing a Road Accident Helmet injuries Bleeding Shock Nose Bleeds Amputation Abdominal, Chest and Crush Injuries

Respiratory Conditions and Allergic Reactions Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Chocking) Drowning Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) Altered Conscious State Head Injuries Stroke Poisoning Diabetic Emergencies Envrionmental Conditions Burns Cardiac Conditions Eye Emergencies Envenomation Sprains, Strains, Dislocation and Fractures Infection Control Bandaging

Competency

To achieve competency in this pogram, you must:

1. Have read and comprehended the Pre-Course Workbook
2. Achieve a result of no less than 45 out of 50 Written Assessment in the Pre-Course Workbook
3. Be assessed as Competent in the Practical Skills Assessment throughout the designated classroom day.

What to Bring

• Notebook and pens.
• Lunch (also available from local shops).
• Change for parking meters.  Limited parking may be available on the grounds.
• Comfortable clothing as the practical CPR components usually requires you to kneel on the floor.

Duration

This course's predecessor was conducted over two days. Our flexible learning requires the majority of the theory to be completed prior to attending the designated eight-hour classroom day.

Dates, Location, Times, Parking

Day One - Flexible Learning.  Read the Pre-Course Workbook and then answer the Written Assessment questions therein, prior to attending the designated eight-hour classroom day.

Day Two - Classroom. Level 3, South Yarra Sports Centre (Melbourne High School), Sunday 16th June, 2013, from 0830 to 1730hrs.

Please note that there are just five spots available for the CPR Annual Update and this will run from 0900 to 1100hrs on Sunday 16th June, 2013. For more information and to register for the CPR Annual Update CLICK HERE.

South Yarra Sports Centre (Pool/Gynasium/Classrooms) is part of Melbourne High School on Chapel Street, South Yarra (near cnr Alexandra Avenue and next door to Lamborghini Melbourne). Melways Ref: 58 E2. See HERE.

Vehicle entry and some parking in school grounds - enter from Alexandra Ave.

Cost

$190.00 for ORCV members and $220.00 for non ORCV members.

Enrolment/Registration

Places in this course are limited and can not be reserved. The only way to ensure your place is to Enrol and pay the correct fee.

Click on the Register Now! button below for online registration:

Course Presenters

The Benchmarque Group is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 21824) specialising in the delivery of a range of accredited courses. All trainers are specialist, qualified Emergency Nurses or Advanced Life Support Ambulance Officers, currently working in their field.  

Course Materials

A Student Pre-Course Workbook will be provided prior to the event for reading and course preparation..

Additional Information

For any queries, please contact ORCV Office on (03) 9689 1622 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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