Marine First Aid Level 4 (VTQ)
Course Content
- Course Introduction
- Human anatomy and physiology for immediate emergency care
- Safety and Calling for Help
- What3Words - location app
- Marine band radios
- Marine VHF Radios
- Common Coastal Water Dangers
- Common Fresh Water Marine Dangers
- Emergency Flares
- LED Flares
- The Coastguard
- The Air Ambulance
- Personal Location Beacons
- Accident Prevention
- Boat Safety
- Calling for help
- Water safety tubes
- Types of Blankets
- Emergency response for hybrid and electric boats
- First Aid and Safety Equipment\
- Initial Assessment and Care
- Basic airway management in emergency care
- CPR
- AED
- Administration of oxygen therapy
- Drowning
- Choking
- Shock
- Bleeding
- Catastrophic Injury
- Injuries
- Hypothermia
- Illness
- FIrst Responder - Management of injuries
- Prioritising first aid
- Pelvic Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Rapid Extrication
- SAM Pelvic Sling
- Box Splints
- Spinal Injury
- Stabilising the spine
- Spinal Recovery Position
- Introduction to Spinal Boards
- The spinal board
- Using the Spinal Board
- The Scoop Stretcher
- Using the scoop stretcher
- Cervical collars
- Vertical C-Spine Immobilisation
- Joint examination
- Adult fractures
- Types of fracture
- First Responder - Management of trauma
- Elevated Slings
- Lower limb immobilisation
- Elevation Techniques
- Helmet Removal
- Different Types of Helmets
- The Carry Chair
- Applying Plasters
- Strains and Sprains and the RICE procedure
- Eye Injuries
- Electrical Injuries
- Foreign objects in the eye, ears or nose
- Nose bleeds
- Bites and stings
- Chest Injuries
- Foxseal chest seals
- Abdominal Injuries
- Treating Snake Bites
- Types of head injury and consciousness
- Dislocated Shoulders and Joints
- Other Types of Injury
- Dental Injuries
- First Responder - Management of medical conditions
- Asthma
- Asthma Spacers
- When an Asthma inhaler is not available
- Accuhaler®
- Heart Attack
- Warning signs of cardiac arrest and heart attack
- Heart Attack Position
- Aspirin and the Aspod
- Stable angina
- Hypertension
- Pulse Oximetry
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy treatment
- Meningitis
- Diabetes
- Blood Sugar Testing
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Shock
- Near and secondary drowning
- Cold water shock
- Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
- Course Summary
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Marine Band Radios are primarily used at sea or anywhere around water. They have a high IP rating, so they will still work if submerged, get wet, whether fresh or sea water. They are also used in other sectors where liquids could come into contact with the radio. Marine Band Radios work on VHF and their range will vary depending on atmospherics, weather and any obstructions in line of sight of the radios that are communicating. They are available as handsets or more permanent radios and the position and height of the antenna will improve the range of the radio. On boats, the antenna is commonly mounted on the top of the mast. Generally, handheld Marine Radios have a floppy antenna, as these are more robust in a challenging environment as they often get knocked and dropped. This one has a screw top cover where you can plug in an accessory like a push-to-talk microphone and some have the ability to connect to a computer to transmit data. On the side here is the MSSI and the license details. So they are available easily and you can also add your call sign. This is a higher specification Marine radio. It has a distress button on the side. It allows an easy way of sending a distress call to the coast guard or other agencies. The radio can be programmed to send your call sign and a GPS location when the button is pushed. The push-to-talk button is large and easy to use even if your hands are wet or in poor visibility. There are also other buttons that could be pre-programmed to do what you want them to. The function of the button can be changed from the settings menu. To operate a Marine Band Radio, you are required to take a course and a test to gain your license and call sign.
Guide to Marine Band Radios
Overview
Marine Band Radios are essential equipment primarily used at sea or in aquatic environments.
Features
- IP Rating: High IP rating ensures functionality even when submerged in water, be it fresh or saltwater.
- VHF Operation: Operates on VHF frequencies; range varies based on atmospheric conditions and obstructions.
- Types: Available as handheld units or fixed radios; antenna position and height affect radio range.
- Antenna: Typically mounted on boat masts for optimal range.
- Antenna Type: Handheld radios feature robust, floppy antennas suitable for challenging environments.
- Accessory Compatibility: Some radios allow accessories like push-to-talk microphones and data transmission via computer connection.
Specifications
This higher specification Marine radio includes:
- Distress Button: Initiates distress calls to coast guard or relevant agencies; programmable to send call sign and GPS location.
- Buttons: Large, easy-to-use push-to-talk button; programmable function buttons configurable via settings menu.
- MSSI and License: Each radio has an MSSI and requires a license and call sign for operation.
Usage
To operate a Marine Band Radio:
- Completion of a course and test is mandatory to obtain a license and call sign.