This STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) course is designed for those professional yachtsmen, super yacht crew and seafarers who are required to comply with the STCW '95 code of practice and the STCW 2010 amendments. In the super yacht industry this certificate is required by all crew. In the smaller yacht and the workboat industry skippers operating up to 60 miles from a safe haven can operate with this certificate. It is valid for 5 years and can be used towards a RYA commercial endorsement.
Essentially, if you were at sea and a member of your crew became seriously ill, somebody on board should have sufficient skills to perform adequate first aid until professional help can be reached.
Our next date is Tuesday 19th October.
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