MED A 3 + MARINE FIRST AID

[fishingbc]

Just thought i would put this up as there seems to be some confusion on these two requirements for TC....as of June 30th 2009 you MUST have your marine first aid AND Med A3....
this from TC Kelowna

"Yes first aid came into effect June 30, 2009. It was brought to our attention that it needed to be enforced"

[BearCove]

I have also read that the Marine First Aid is good for 5 yrs not 3yrs. I am trying to find the the link to the TC site where I read it. I will post the bulletin number so you can read it and print it off.

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[Fishing Guide]

Cheers,

Currently TC recognizes that Marine Standard First Aid is valid for 4 years despite most Standard or Marine Standard First Aid having a certificate validity date of only 3 years.

It will be interesting what will occur if a person with a 3 year certificate treats a medical problem in the 4th year - especially if something 'goes wrong'. Liability? Not sure but it doesn't make a lot of sense to not tie the TC requirement to the certificate validity date. Again, simply another case of making what should be fairly straight forward requirement more obscure.

For personal comfort and liability issues, I will be doing a re-cert after 3 years simply to keep peace of mind. Priceless.





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[BearCove]

Found the link to where it states the basic Marine First Aid is good for 5 yrs, not 3yrs. Hope I cut and paste it right.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety...009-03-eng.htm.

If it doesn`t work you can go to Tc website, search Ships Safety Bulletins. Date you will need is 03 2009 and the RDIMS number is 4957270.

Training Requirements For the Person Designated to Provide First Aid on Board a Vessel and Period of Validity of First Aid Training Courses Recognized By a Province or Territory, Marine First Aid and Marine Medical Care Training Certificates

One less thing we have to do every three yrs.



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[BearCove]

Sorry link didn`t work, here is the way I found it. Go to TC website, click on search. Next page will have helpful links, click on Publications, on that page scroll down to Marine Ships Safety Bulletins. Here is where you need to put in the month and year, which is 03 2009 into the bulletin number spot.

Should bring it up, half way doen the page it states that if you have taken the 16 hr Marine First Aid couse it is good for 5 yrs.

Cheers

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[Island Fish Lifter]

I was under the understanding that standard level one is enough?


Fill the dam tub!

[BearCove]

From what I heard they are going to honour the standard level one if you already have it. When it is up for renewal you will need to get your Marine First Aid.

Also, from what I read in the Marine Ships Safety, if you take the 16 hr Marine First Aid course it is good for 5 yrs. Did anyone else read this on the TC site? Want to know if I am reading it right?

W

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[Captain Dudds]

Only reason the link didn't work is because you have a period on the end. Here it is again:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety...009-03-eng.htm



Captain Dudds

[Captain Dudds]

On another note I had no idea Marine First Aid was needed. I'm all signed up for the ROC-M, MED-A3, and SVOP - but now I also have to take this? Any ideas on the cost and duration of MFA?

[BearCove]

The course I just took is a 16 hr, painful to sit through but is needed. I believe I paid about $185 for it.

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