SECTION A: CHOKING
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How to clear blockages in the airway


SECTION B: RESUSCITATION
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Mouth to Mouth & Chest compression
CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation).


SECTION C: RECOVERY POSITION
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How to place casualty in correct position
Spinal problems when turning


SECTION D: CONTROL OF BLEEDING
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Pressure points and bandaging


SECTION E: BURNS
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Treatment


SECTION F: FRACTURES & DISLOCATIONS
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Protect injury


SECTION G: ANGINA & HEART ATTACK
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Casualty care

SECTION H: SEA SICKNESS
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Recognition of Sea Sickness
Treatments


SECTION I: COLD & HEAT EXHAUSTION
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Cold Water Immersion & Cold water Shock
Drowning & Hypothermia
Heat exhaustion, heat stroke & dehydration


SECTION J: HEAD INJURY & UNCONSCIOUSNESS
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Casualty care


SECTION K: FIRST AID KITS
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First Aid kits on Category 2,3,4 coded yachts

The RYA/MCA first aid certificate is valid for 3 years, after 3 years a short update course can be attended which will extend the certificate for a further 2 years.