Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code

30        FIRST AID COURSES

30.1 The skipper or another member of the crew should hold either a valid:

1.         Elementary First Aid Certificate, or
2.         RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate, or
3.         Certificate issued by the ambulance service or a voluntary society following the successful completion of a first aid course approved by the Health and Safety Executive*

*This course must be adapted to have extra emphasis on the treatment of hypothermia and casualty evacuation.

30.2 First Aid certificates are valid for 5 years from the date of issue.  Refresher training is recommended after 3 years, otherwise it may be necessary to retake a full course.