• First Aid for Mariners certification, valid for 2 years

• CPR: AED Adult/ Child/ Infant, valid for 2 years 

Accreditations Include:

• World Sailing Offshore Special Regulation (OSR 6.05) Medical Training requirement

• US Sailing Senior First Aid Requirement

USCG: The standards of the American National Red Cross Standard First Aid or American National Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety courses and satisfies the First Aid training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1)(ii) for a merchant mariner credential; AND The standards of the American National Red Cross or the American Heart Association for CPR courses and satisfies the CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(2)(iii) for a merchant mariner credential. This course does not satisfy the requirements for training, standards of competence, or practical assessment required by the STCW Code, as amended 2010, for any STCW endorsement.

• Assess and treat life threatening emergencies: airway management, hemorrhage control, CPR, shock, and stabilization.

• Practice common trauma techniques: wound and fracture management, head injuries, neck and spine injury, blunt trauma, burns, dental and eye trauma.

• Respond to a range of medical, environmental, and traumatic scenarios.

April 2024 Itineray:

Day 1: 5:00pm-9:00pm

Day 2: 5:00pm-9:00pm

October 2024 Itinerary:

9:00am-4:30pm

*Note: the itinerary is fluid and is subject to change for safety and weather/ environmental factors including wind, rain/ snow, Air Quality Index, trail closures, traffic considerations, etc.

You will need to be able to get on and off board unassisted. The skills that are taught in this course require the ability to get up and down from the ground, kneeling, squatting, and some lifting. Please contact MMG if you would like more information about fitness requirements.

This course is held rain or shine and will require clothing suited for the weather. The following is a list of gear you will need to bring with you:

• Hat (sun hat or warm hat)

• Sun glasses

• Gloves

• Sunscreen

• Rain jacket

• Warm layers

• Appropriate footwear for a boat

• Water bottle

• Food for lunch/dinner and snacks (lunch/dinner is not provided during the course)

***A manual with lecture notes is provided at the beginning of the course and can be used to take notes.

Seattle Sailing Club is located in Shilshole Bay Marina just south of Golden Gardens Park. Their office/lobby/classrooms are located on the West side of the marina office. Permit-free parking is available in the parking lot South of the building or on the street.