The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) understands the clear and present need for boaters to stay prepared for emergencies on the water, which is why they require all licensed captains and mates to maintain CPR and first aid certifications.
The USCG approved the DAN BLS: CPR and First Aid course to fulfill the elementary first aid requirement for captain and mate licensing.
Heart attacks and other cardiac emergencies do not discriminate: They can happen anytime, anywhere and can be deadly without immediate medical intervention
DAN BLS: CPR and First Aid course gives you the skills you will need to make primary and secondary assessments and recognize common medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke and choking. Students learn to manage obstructed airways, put injured parties into the recovery position, control external bleeding, manage shock, apply bandages and splints and care for wounds. These skills are useful wherever emergencies strike, especially in situations where advanced medical care is near but not immediately available.
REQUIREMENT FOR CAPTAINS | MATES | | USCG 46CFR