MARINE ADVANCED FIRST AID (MAFA)
a Transport Canada–approved, four‑day course for officers and designated crew working on coastal and unlimited voyages
Be the medical lead on board
When you’re operating far from shore, someone needs to take responsibility for care. This course prepares you to assess, treat, and manage illness or injury when outside help isn’t close.
This course is for you if…
You’re a master or officer who needs MAFA for certification or endorsement
You’ve been designated as the first aid provider on a coastal or unlimited voyage vessel
You’re expected to make medical decisions on board, not just provide basic care
This training is about stepping into that role with confidence and clear judgment.
Built for medical responsibility at sea
This training focuses on the reality of being the medical lead on board. You’re not just responding—you’re assessing, monitoring, and making decisions over time, often with limited resources and delayed evacuation.
Meets Transport Canada TP 13008 and STCW VI/4 requirements
Canadian Red Cross Marine Advanced First Aid certification (valid 3 years)
Transport Canada endorsement valid up to 5 years (where applicable)
Hands-on, scenario-based training drawn from real marine incidents
What you’ll learn
How to assess and manage serious medical situations when evacuation isn’t immediate
Ongoing patient monitoring and documentation at sea
Managing exposure to fuels, cargoes, and shipboard gases
Using radio medical advice effectively and communicating clearly with shore‑side support
Safe use of shipboard medical supplies, including basic pharmacology
Advanced care for head, spine, chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
Treatment of fractures, burns, and hypothermia
Safe techniques for reaching, moving, and transferring patients on board and to rescue craft
Course details
Duration: 31 hours over 4 in‑person days
Location: Shelburne Community Center
Schedule: Two consecutive weekends — Feb 28–Mar 1 & Mar 7–8, 2026
Certification: Canadian Red Cross Marine Advanced First Aid + CPR‑C/AED
Compliance: Transport Canada TP 13008 (for masters, officers, and designated first aid providers)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends.
When you book, you’re selecting the start date (Saturday). Your registration covers all four days in Shelburne: Feb 28–Mar 1 and Mar 7–8, 2026.
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