Students will gain knowledge in CPR, AED, first aid basics, and special medical concerns and emergencies for boaters. The program is taught by American Heart Association Certified Instructors who are all experienced boaters. This course includes the following additional boater-specific first aid information that is not included in standard first aid courses:

• Carbon Monoxide Exposure
• Near Drowning and Hypothermia
• Electric Shock Drowning (ESD)
• Sunburn
• Seasickness
• Jellyfish Stings
• First Aid Equipment
• Recommended AEDs
• U.S. Federal Maritime Law

Upon completion of the training, students will receive an American Heart Association Course Completion Card in CPR/AED First Aid. This certification card is accepted by the USCG for Captain’s License requirements and has a two-year expiration date.

An AHA-approved CPR Face Mask is required for this course. If you do not have one, a mask will be available for purchase at the class for $15.00

Course cost includes AHA Student manual, continental breakfast and lunch.

CAPCA and MTAM member price $141; non-member price: $161.00.

Class will be held at Annapolis Elks Lodge, 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037

Only online registrations accepted. Space is limited. No walk-ins will be accepted. 

Reservations and payments must be received by 3 p.m. on February 23, 2019. No refunds unless space can be filled. If any refund is allowed, the request must be received via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 3 p.m. on February 23, 2019.

In the event of a cancellation (such as weather) check for an email, voice message and www.capca.net for last minute messages.

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