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Marine Advanced First Aid – CPR/AED Level BLS for High-Risk Marine Environments

Marine Advanced First Aid Courses

Marine Advanced First Aid is a Transport Canada–approved certification for individuals working in high-risk marine environments who require advanced emergency response skills. This course meets the standards of Transport Publication (TP) 13008 and is required for rating certificates, endorsements, and Master/Officer certification. It is also essential for crew members responsible for first aid on vessels operating near shore or on unlimited voyages.

Unlike basic training, marine advanced first aid courses prepare participants for complex emergencies where medical help may be delayed and conditions are unpredictable. Learners develop advanced assessment skills, high-level CPR techniques, and specialized response strategies designed for marine operations. The training focuses on real-world application so participants can manage emergencies at sea with confidence.

VO2 Health Focus delivers this course using a practical, learner-centered approach. Instructors lead advanced simulations, hands-on demonstrations, and realistic scenarios. Training is available in English, French, and Portuguese, supporting diverse marine crews. With decades of First Aid/CPR training experience and specialized equipment, our marine advanced first aid courses are thorough and effective.

Why Marine Advanced First Aid Matters

Marine environments present serious risks that require advanced response skills. Remote locations, vessel movement, weather exposure, hazardous equipment, and limited medical access make advanced first aid essential. Marine advanced first aid courses prepare learners to stabilize injuries, manage trauma, support respiratory and cardiac emergencies, control bleeding, and care for patients until evacuation is possible.

This training focuses on operational realities such as:

  • Managing injuries during vessel motion
  • Responding to multiple-casualty incidents
  • Handling environmental illnesses specific to marine settings
  • Navigating confined or unstable workspaces
  • Using specialized equipment and techniques for marine rescue

These skills help professionals respond effectively under pressure, making marine advanced first aid courses critical for maritime operations.

Course Delivery

This certification is delivered fully in person to ensure proper skills practice and evaluation.

Course Online Portion In-Class Training
Marine Advanced First Aid CPR/AED Level BLS n/a 31 hours

Participants select their training date, time, and location during registration. Missed sessions must be rescheduled and completed within 30 days.

Course Duration

  • 31 hours in-class

This intensive schedule allows for in-depth skill development, practice, and evaluated scenarios.

Prerequisite

  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older

This course is designed for experienced marine professionals requiring advanced emergency response training.

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

  • Demonstrate all advanced skills and critical steps
  • Achieve 75% or higher on the written exam
  • Participate in 100% of the training
  • Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios—one medical and one trauma

These standards ensure certified participants meet marine industry requirements.

Course Content Overview

Participants receive training in advanced emergency care, including:

  • Professional responder responsibilities
  • Emergency scene response
  • Infection prevention
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Patient assessment
  • Airway and respiratory emergencies
  • Circulatory emergencies
  • Shock management
  • Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
  • Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
  • Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
  • Head and spinal injuries
  • Acute and chronic illnesses
  • Environmental illnesses
  • Poisoning
  • Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
  • Crisis intervention and special populations
  • Reaching, lifting, and extricating casualties
  • Multiple-casualty incidents
  • Pharmacology basics
  • Marine environmental hazards
  • Workplace responsibilities

This depth of training makes marine advanced first aid courses the industry standard for marine crews and vessel operators.

Certification

Upon completion, learners receive:

  • 3-year Marine Advanced First Aid/CPR Level HCP/BLS certification
  • Transport Canada certification issued by the Canadian Red Cross

Federal regulations do not allow recertification. Participants must retake the full course when renewal is required.

Participant Materials

Participants receive:

  • Canadian Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders textbook
  • First Aid/CPR mask in hard case
  • Marine Advanced First Aid/CPR Level HCP/BLS certificate
  • Transport Canada certification

These materials support continued learning after course completion.

Why Train With VO2 Health Focus?

  • Experienced instructors specializing in advanced emergency care
  • Realistic marine simulations and advanced training equipment
  • Multilingual training: English, French, and Portuguese
  • Easy registration and payment by e-transfer
  • Strong reputation built on decades of service

Professionals choose VO2 Health Focus because our marine advanced first aid courses build real confidence, competence, and readiness for emergencies at sea.

VO2 Health Focus helps individuals and organisations overcome safety training challenges by delivering accredited, hands-on first aid and CPR courses with a personalised, community-focused approach. Courses are designed to accommodate busy schedules and diverse learning needs, offering flexible delivery options, small class sizes, and practical simulations that foster confidence and competence in real-world situations. By emphasising accredited credentials, local instructor expertise, and clear outcomes. VO2 Health Focus serves across Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Aurora, Newmarket, Markham, Ajax, Whippy, Oshawa, and Vaughan.