RYA First Aid

The RYA First Aid Training Course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for all those who go afloat, on inland waters or up to 60 miles offshore. The syllabus is based on the recommendations of the HSE and the MCA.

The RYA First Aid Training Course certificate is valid for 3 years and fulfils the requirements for:

• The MCA Code of Practice for skippers of small commercial vessels up to category 2, including Boatmasters.
• The senior first aid certificate for offshore racers subject to ISAF regulations on first aid training (OSR 4.08.4).
• All RYA practical instructors.