Medical Management for Mariners - a vital course for a longer voyage

11:17 PM Mon 8 Feb 2010 GMT

'First Aid courses typically deal with the time before the paramedic arrives' .

This is a course of vital importance for those who sail longer voyages. TWO PLACES are now available in the next course in Medical Management for Mariners, offered by Cruising Yacht Club (CYCA) and St Vincent's Hospital on 16th February, for those who already hold a basic first aid course.

Why is this course so vital? Here's why...

All sensible sailors take a First Aid course as preparation for undertaking even a short journey by sea.

However, good as they are, these courses typically deal with how to react to a medical emergency in the first half hour or so before the paramedic arrives.

This is not sufficient for sailing journeys, and the CYC is seeking to fill this knowledge gap with 'Medical Management for Mariners'.

They are offering this specialist course for sailors located in reach of Sydney. The course aims to provide sailors with additional skills and knowledge to assist them in assessing and providing immediate and longer term management for casualties and illness in the marine environment.

The course will be presented by leading medical professionals and provides both theoretical and practical sessions.

Content:

Theoretical:
Medical and casualty management in marine environment, Seasickness; Haemorrhage and wound management; Anaphylaxis; Chest trauma; Shock; Diabetes; Diving accidents; Exposure; Head injury; Marine envenomation; fracture management; pharmacology, plus more.

Practical:
Trauma management; Injections, laceration management; artificial airway; Blood sugar level monitoring; Splinting; Catheterization; evacuation, plus more

Venue:
Don Harrison Simulation Centre, St Vincent's Hospital, Victoria Street, Darlinghurst and Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.

Course Dates and Times:

Structure: Eight (8) sessions over 7 weeks for three (3) hours per week.
Course Dates: Tuesday 16th, 23rd and 30th February 2010 and Tuesday 6rd, 13th, 20th, and 27th March 2010

Followed by a practical session on a yacht at the CYCA:
Lesson Times: 6pm - 9pm each Tuesday (9.30pm first night)

Cost: For CYCA Members: $600
For non members: $650

Enrolment:
- Open to adults who hold current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- To ensure maximum hands on experience participant numbers are limited for each course and will be allocated on a first in basis.
- Complete an application form (available via CYCA reception), and forward with payment to: Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, New Beach Rd, Darling Point NSW 2027

Further information:

Offered jointly by the two organisations - .. .

Register your attendance by completing the enrolment form and forward with payment to CYCA Reception, C/- Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, 1 New Beach Road, Darling Point NSW 2027

For more information click here , or contact CYCA Reception on 02 8292 7800 or reception@cyca.com.au

by Sail-World Cruising