St John Ambulance offers Marine first aid training designed specifically to meet Transport Canada regulations. Effective September 1, 2008, training will be available to meet the revised TC requirements.   (The training requirements for the Marine Advanced First Aid program are found in the Transport Canada document, TP 13008E: Training Standards for Marine First Aid and Marine Medical Care.)

Under the new regulations, Marine Basic training will involve two days of training. Course participants will receive training according to the St John Ambulance standard along with a Marine specific supplement approved by Transport Canada.

The Marine Basic First Aid program is designed to train individuals working aboard ships.  It is required by:

1. Any person who wants to obtain a rating certificate or endorsement or who wants to obtain a Master or Chief Mate Limited certificate;
2. The person designated to provide first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near coastal voyage, class 2 or sheltered waters voyage.

Marine Advanced training is also available. This program requires 40 hours of training and is based on the St John Medical First Responder program, again integrating supplemental information specific to the Marine environment.

The Marine Advanced First Aid program is designed to train individuals working aboard ships.  It is required by:

1. Any person who wants to obtain a Master's or Officer's certificate or endorsement;
2. The person designated to provide first aid on board a vessel engaged on a near coastal voyage, class 1 or unlimited voyage.

For more information on Marine programs in your area, contact the local St John Ambulance.