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One Day to Save a Life: Marine First Aid on the Jurassic Coast
A one-day, MCA‑approved RYA First Aid course in Poole that teaches CPR, hypothermia care and how to manage medical emergencies at sea.
One Day to Save a Life: Marine First Aid on the Jurassic Coast.
Set on the Jurassic Coast out of Poole, this compact one‑day RYA First Aid Course trains crews and skippers in the practical skills they need afloat — from casualty assessment and CPR to hypothermia and helicopter rescue procedures.
Highlights
Course Highlights
Train on the UK's Jurassic Coast
The course is delivered on the Jurassic Coast out of Poole, placing practical sea‑based first aid training in an active marine environment.
Experienced RYA instructors
Training is led by a team of experienced, professional RYA instructors who teach marine‑specific first aid techniques and scenarios.
Get qualified for heading out to sea
Complete the one‑day, MCA‑approved course to gain the RYA First Aid qualification — a credential recognised for RYA Instructor qualification routes and RYA coastal and commercial certificates.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day moves through tightly focused, practical modules: casualty assessment and CPR (including drowning protocol), recovery position practice in confined spaces, managing bleeding, shock and fractures, and treating cold shock and hypothermia from immersion or exposure. You’ll also cover sea sickness, dehydration, using first‑aid equipment on board, and coordinating medical advice or rescue (VHF advice and helicopter recovery scenarios).
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a one‑day RYA First Aid course.
Expect practical, hands‑on scenarios and confined‑space drills; participants should bring any personal medications and clothing suitable for marine conditions as advised by the operator. The course also covers use of first‑aid equipment on board.
Run from Poole by New Wave Training, the MCA‑approved course awards the RYA First Aid qualification and supports RYA instructor and advanced certificate requirements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the RYA First Aid Course take?
The RYA First Aid Course is a one‑day training course.
What topics does the course cover?
The course covers casualty assessment, CPR (including drowning protocol), recovery position in confined spaces, bleeding and shock, fractures, hypothermia and cold shock from immersion or exposure, sea sickness and dehydration, use of first‑aid equipment on board, VHF medical advice and helicopter rescue procedures.
Is the course approved for RYA qualifications?
Yes. The course is MCA approved and satisfies requirements for RYA Instructor Qualifications, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates and some commercial work afloat.
Who is the course aimed at?
It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat—whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross‑channel passages at sea.
What outcome should I expect after completing the course?
You should achieve a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and be able to support skippers of yachts and motor vessels in medical emergencies.