Overview: The First Aid/CPR course follows recommendations and guidelines for CPR, first aid, and emergency care for the most common medical and trauma-related emergencies encountered.

Course Length: 8hrs | CFR Reference: STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1, Table A-VI/1-4; 46 CFR 10.102(b); 46 CFR 10.205 (h); 46 CFR 10.205 (i); 46 CFR 10.205 (ii); 46 CFR 10.205 (3) | Course Required By: United States Coast Guard for STCW-95 Endorsement

Course Objectives: Upon completion of First Aid/CPR training, the student will be familiar with fundamental knowledge of CPR and first aid for adults.

Prerequisites: These courses are intended as basic training for seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity onboard ship as part of the ship's complement with designated safety duties in operation of the ship. There are no particular educational requirements.

Written Exam: A minimum written test score of 70% is required. Students that fail the test will undergo remediation and be allowed 1 retest. A second failure requires repeating the course before they may test again. Students must satisfactorily perform hands-on evolutions as required by U.S. Coast Guard Practical Assessments.

Retraining: Every 5 years.

Location: Only offered at our Lafayette location.