Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Course Objective

    • Terms and Definitions

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Wearing a life jacket

    • Features of the life jacket
  • 3

    HELP position

    • Heat Escape Lessening Posture

  • 4

    Physiological effects of being in water

    • Thermal Effects of Water

    • Cold Water Hazards

  • 5

    Towing an unconscious casualty

    • The assisted lift
  • 6

    Raft management

    • Raft Management

  • 7

    Passenger management

    • Passenger Management

  • 8

    Survival techniques

    • Surviving in cold water

  • 9

    Health and Safety

    • Health and Safety

  • 10

    Hygiene

    • Hygiene
  • 11

    Survival kits and equipment

    • Survival Kits

    • Equipment

  • 12

    Rescue Procedures

    • Rescue Procedures

  • 13

    Conclusion

    • Before you go

    • Resources For You