First Aid
RYA-compliant medical basics
The RYA First Aid course (required for Commercial Endorsement) delivers essential skills to act fast in medical emergencies. At sea—especially in remote areas—timely, applied knowledge can save lives. This one-day classroom course suits small-boat users and skippers of sailing or motor yachts, meeting requirements for skippers operating within 60 NM of a safe haven and covering the minimum content set by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 for workplace first aid.
At a glance
- Experience: None required
- Duration: 1 day • Age: 18+
- Format: Classroom-based
- Location: Rome
Course syllabus
What you’ll cover- Response priorities, CPR, recovery position
- Hypothermia, cold shock, drowning, shock
- Bleeding, burns, fractures, seasickness, dehydration
- Calling for help, communications, handover to rescue services
- Practical first aid scenarios for small craft
- Commercial Endorsement applicability (within 60 NM)
What to bring
Pack light and practical- Passport or ID
- Reference books for the class