Transport Canada & Red Cross Approved

Marine Basic First Aid

Transport Canada Approved (TP 13008)
Designed for Near-Shore Boaters & Commercial Crew
CPR-C + AED Included

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The course

About this course

Essential "Near-Shore" standard training for commercial marine operators and recreational boaters. Covers cold water exposure, drowning, hypothermia, and specific marine evacuation protocols.

Who is this course for?

Marine Basic First Aid meets Transport Canada requirements for crew members on commercial vessels operating near-shore, as well as recreational sailors and boaters looking for specialized marine safety preparation.

Commercial boat crew & captains

Fishermen & charter vessel operators

Recreational sailors & powerboaters

Coast Guard auxiliary volunteers

Anyone working on or near Canadian waters

Candidates needing TC TP 13008 certification

What you will learn

Learn to handle injuries and medical emergencies under the unique constraints of a vessel at sea.

Cold Water & Hypothermia

Understanding the physiological effects of immersion, cold shock, and staging rewarming protocols.

Marine Evacuations

Coordinating with search & rescue, preparing patients for hoist or vessel-to-vessel transfers.

Drowning & Respiratory Rescue

Specialized response to drowning victims, rescue breathing, and oxygen therapy introduction.

Shipboard Injury Care

Splinting, dressings, spinal management, and burns, tailored to compact vessel interiors.

Course Specifications

Duration: 16 hours (2 days, fully in-person — Transport Canada does not accept online learning for marine courses)

Certificate validity: 3 years (Transport Canada / Red Cross)

Training Centre: 28 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3, Kentville, NS

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Your questions

Marine Basic FAQ

Common questions about marine safety certifications and Transport Canada standards.

Does this course satisfy Transport Canada requirements?

Yes. BraveHeart's Marine Basic First Aid course is approved by Transport Canada under the TP 13008 standard. It meets all requirements for commercial vessel crew members requiring basic marine First Aid training.

What is the difference between Marine Basic and Intermediate First Aid (Standard)?

While they cover similar basic first-aid topics, Marine Basic includes specialized modules for water rescue, hypothermia, cold water shock, and vessel evacuation, and provides the official Transport Canada certificate required for commercial marine work.