Course curriculum

  • 1

    Unit 1: Giving Assistance

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Stages of a Typical Rescue

    • Topic 3: Ways to Give Assistance

    • Topic 4: Contacting and Maneuvering

    • Topic 5: Towing

    • Quiz | Unit 1: Giving Assistance

  • 2

    Unit 2: Personal Safety Gear

    • Topic 1: How to Stay Alive

    • Topic 2: Coast Guard Types

    • Topic 3: Inherently Buoyant

    • Topic 4: Inflatable Life Jacket Systems

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 1

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 2

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 3

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 4

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 5

    • Topic 5: What is a Life Jacket - Part 6

    • Topic 6: Leg Straps

    • Topic 7: Safety Harnesses

    • Topic 8: Tethers and Jacklines

    • Topic 9: Personal Signaling

    • Topic 10: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 2: Personal Safety Gear

  • 3

    Unit 3: Crew Overboard

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Prevention

    • Topic 3: Challenges

    • Topic 4: Being a Good Victim

    • Topic 5: Initial Response

    • Topic 6: Crewed Manuevers

    • Topic 7: Single-handed Rescue

    • Topic 8: Overboard Recovery with Spinnaker

    • Topic 9: Gear that is Helpful

    • Topic 10: Reboarding the Victim

    • Topic 11: Beacons and Signaling

    • Topic 12: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 3: Crew Overboard

  • 4

    Unit 4: Emergency Communications

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: Emergency Procedure Words

    • Topic 3: Making a Mayday Call

    • Topic 4: Handheld VHF Radios

    • Topic 5: Fixed-Mount VHF Radios

    • Topic 6: Common VHF Features

    • Topic 7: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) & AIS

    • Topic 8: Single Sideband Radio (SSB)

    • Topic 9: Satellite Communications

    • Topic 10: EPIRBs and PLBs

    • Topic 11: Final Tips

    • Quiz | Unit4: Emergency Communications

  • 5

    Unit 5: Search and Rescue

    • Topic 1: Introduction

    • Topic 2: When to Ask for Help

    • Topic 3: How to Communicate with the Coast Guard - Part 1

    • Topic 4: How to Communicate with the Coast Guard - Part 2

    • Topic 5: How to Communicate with the Coast Guard - Part 3

    • Topic 6: Transmitting a Mayday

    • Topic 7: Coast Guard Structure

    • Topic 8: Coast Guard Assets - Part 1

    • Topic 9: Coast Guard Assets - Part 2

    • Topic 10: Helicopter Hoists

    • Topic 11: Role of the Rescue Swimmer

    • Topic 12: Transfer to Another Vessel

    • Topic 13: Conclusion

    • Quiz | Unit 5: Search and Rescue